Total bilateral ODA commitments in Norway
Norway: Total bilateral ODA commitments was 3.26 billion current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Total bilateral ODA commitments in Norway, 1990–2010
Source: Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Geographical Distribution of Financial Flows to Developing Countries, Development Co-operation Report, a. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2010, total bilateral oda commitments in Norway stood at 3.26 billion current US$.
That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and up 400.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total bilateral oda commitments in Norway peaked at 3.33 billion current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 526.74 million current US$, in 1992.
Norway ranks 8th of 22 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total bilateral ODA commitments in Norway, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 583.54 million current US$ | — |
| 1992 | 526.74 million current US$ | -9.7% |
| 1993 | 544.74 million current US$ | +3.4% |
| 1994 | 667.44 million current US$ | +22.5% |
| 1995 | 702.94 million current US$ | +5.3% |
| 1996 | 667.30 million current US$ | -5.1% |
| 1997 | 566.63 million current US$ | -15.1% |
| 1998 | 618.93 million current US$ | +9.2% |
| 1999 | 940.29 million current US$ | +51.9% |
| 2000 | 650.98 million current US$ | -30.8% |
| 2001 | 702.58 million current US$ | +7.9% |
| 2002 | 894.97 million current US$ | +27.4% |
| 2003 | 1.19 billion current US$ | +32.9% |
| 2004 | 1.06 billion current US$ | -10.7% |
| 2005 | 1.66 billion current US$ | +56.7% |
| 2006 | 2.02 billion current US$ | +21.3% |
| 2007 | 2.18 billion current US$ | +7.8% |
| 2008 | 2.90 billion current US$ | +33.4% |
| 2009 | 3.33 billion current US$ | +14.7% |
| 2010 | 3.26 billion current US$ | -2.3% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 3.26 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.47 billion current US$, 2.2× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Norway's 3.26 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.64 billion current US$, 2.0× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 646.51 million current US$ | 526.74 million current US$ | 940.29 million current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 1.66 billion current US$ | 650.98 million current US$ | 3.33 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.26 billion current US$ | 3.26 billion current US$ | 3.26 billion current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Norway
- 5 Netherlands 4.70 billion current US$ compare
- 6 United Kingdom 4.41 billion current US$ compare
- 7 Spain 3.84 billion current US$ compare
- 9 Sweden 2.11 billion current US$ compare
- 10 Denmark 1.70 billion current US$ compare
- 11 Switzerland 1.64 billion current US$ compare
More development goals data for Norway
- Red List Index 0.9513 (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 0.1778 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 4,698 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 30 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 30 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 0 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 1 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 47 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 47 (2025)
- Infant deaths 106 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total bilateral oda commitments in Norway?
- Total bilateral oda commitments in Norway was 3.26 billion current US$ in 2010, according to Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Geographical Distribution of Financial Flows to Developing Countries, Development Co-operation Report, a.
- What is the highest total bilateral oda commitments recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 3.33 billion current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest total bilateral oda commitments recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 526.74 million current US$ in 1992.
- How does Norway rank for total bilateral oda commitments?
- Norway ranks 8th out of 22 countries with data for 2010.
- Is total bilateral oda commitments rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 400.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway data come from?
- The figures come from Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Geographical Distribution of Financial Flows to Developing Countries, Development Co-operation Report, a, published as part of Total bilateral ODA commitments (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Bilateral official development assistance (ODA) commitments are firm obligations, expressed in writing and backed by the necessary funds, undertaken by official bilateral donors to provide specified assistance to a recipient country or a multilateral organization. Bilateral commitments are recorded in the full amount of expected transfer, irrespective of the time required for completing disbursements. OECD DAC.