Total bilateral ODA commitments in Portugal
Portugal: Total bilateral ODA commitments was 281.87 million current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Total bilateral ODA commitments in Portugal, 1991–2010
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$.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 281.87 million current US$ for total bilateral oda commitments in 2010.
The figure is up 49.6% on the previous year and up 22.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total bilateral oda commitments in Portugal peaked at 752.52 million current US$ in 2004 and was at its lowest, 32.01 million current US$, in 2003.
Portugal ranks 19th of 22 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total bilateral ODA commitments in Portugal, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 39.53 million current US$ | — |
| 1992 | 82.22 million current US$ | +108.0% |
| 1993 | 137.36 million current US$ | +67.1% |
| 1994 | 216.18 million current US$ | +57.4% |
| 1995 | 104.32 million current US$ | -51.7% |
| 1996 | 83.96 million current US$ | -19.5% |
| 1997 | 109.14 million current US$ | +30.0% |
| 1998 | 49.56 million current US$ | -54.6% |
| 1999 | 181.86 million current US$ | +266.9% |
| 2000 | 229.56 million current US$ | +26.2% |
| 2001 | 59.28 million current US$ | -74.2% |
| 2002 | 52.29 million current US$ | -11.8% |
| 2003 | 32.01 million current US$ | -38.8% |
| 2004 | 752.52 million current US$ | +2250.9% |
| 2005 | 94.00 million current US$ | -87.5% |
| 2006 | 87.37 million current US$ | -7.1% |
| 2007 | 133.96 million current US$ | +53.3% |
| 2008 | 79.03 million current US$ | -41.0% |
| 2009 | 188.43 million current US$ | +138.4% |
| 2010 | 281.87 million current US$ | +49.6% |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 281.87 million current US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 1.47 billion current US$, 19% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 281.87 million current US$ is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.64 billion current US$, 17% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Total bilateral ODA commitments in Portugal changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +2250.9% | 32.01 million current US$ | 752.52 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 111.57 million current US$ | 39.53 million current US$ | 216.18 million current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 170.84 million current US$ | 32.01 million current US$ | 752.52 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 281.87 million current US$ | 281.87 million current US$ | 281.87 million current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More development goals data for Portugal
- Red List Index 0.879 (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 0.365 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 2,945 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 22 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 22 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 0 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 0 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 54 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 54 (2025)
- Infant deaths 231 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total bilateral oda commitments in Portugal?
- Total bilateral oda commitments in Portugal was 281.87 million 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 752.52 million current US$ in 2004.
- What is the lowest total bilateral oda commitments recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 32.01 million current US$ in 2003.
- How does Portugal rank for total bilateral oda commitments?
- Portugal ranks 19th out of 22 countries with data for 2010.
- Is total bilateral oda commitments rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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.