Total assistance for development, by donor countries (millions) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Total assistance for development, by donor countries (millions) was 3,028 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total assistance for development, by donor countries in United Arab Emirates, 2000–2025
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database. Measured in million current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, total assistance for development, by donor countries in United Arab Emirates stood at 3,028 million current US$.
That represents a change of up 41.2% on the previous year and down 63.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total assistance for development, by donor countries in United Arab Emirates peaked at 8,379 million current US$ in 2015 and was at its lowest, 399.24 million current US$, in 2000.
United Arab Emirates ranks 21st of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total assistance for development, by donor countries (millions) in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | million current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 399.24 million current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 487.19 million current US$ | +22.0% |
| 2002 | 558.06 million current US$ | +14.5% |
| 2003 | 926.3 million current US$ | +66.0% |
| 2004 | 484.77 million current US$ | -47.7% |
| 2005 | 509.83 million current US$ | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 782.68 million current US$ | +53.5% |
| 2007 | 2,426 million current US$ | +209.9% |
| 2008 | 1,266 million current US$ | -47.8% |
| 2009 | 966.95 million current US$ | -23.6% |
| 2010 | 424.56 million current US$ | -56.1% |
| 2011 | 834.38 million current US$ | +96.5% |
| 2012 | 819.27 million current US$ | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 5,409 million current US$ | +560.3% |
| 2014 | 5,772 million current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 8,379 million current US$ | +45.2% |
| 2016 | 5,075 million current US$ | -39.4% |
| 2017 | 4,181 million current US$ | -17.6% |
| 2018 | 5,861 million current US$ | +40.2% |
| 2019 | 6,501 million current US$ | +10.9% |
| 2020 | 1,787 million current US$ | -72.5% |
| 2021 | 1,324 million current US$ | -25.9% |
| 2022 | 2,576 million current US$ | +94.5% |
| 2023 | 1,958 million current US$ | -24.0% |
| 2024 | 2,144 million current US$ | +9.5% |
| 2025 | 3,028 million current US$ | +41.2% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 3,028 million current US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 614.76 million current US$, 4.9× the median. (6 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 3,028 million current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 807.5 million current US$, 3.8× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total assistance for development, by donor countries (millions) in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +560.3% | 819.27 million current US$ | 5,409 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 880.64 million current US$ | 399.24 million current US$ | 2,426 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,326 million current US$ | 424.56 million current US$ | 8,379 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,136 million current US$ | 1,324 million current US$ | 3,028 million current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More development goals data for United Arab Emirates
- Red List Index 0.8677 index (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 2.44 per 100,000 people (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 4,117 constant US$ (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 15 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 15 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 15 (2025)
- Infant deaths 401 (2024)
- Neonatal deaths 255 (2024)
- Alcohol consumption per capita (aged 15 years and older) within a 0.6429 ltpureal (2024)
- Under-five deaths 498 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total assistance for development, by donor countries in United Arab Emirates?
- Total assistance for development, by donor countries in United Arab Emirates was 3,028 million current US$ in 2025, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest total assistance for development, by donor countries recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 8,379 million current US$ in 2015.
- What is the lowest total assistance for development, by donor countries recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 399.24 million current US$ in 2000.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for total assistance for development, by donor countries?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 21st out of 53 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total assistance for development, by donor countries rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Total assistance for development, by donor countries (millions of current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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