Total bilateral ODA commitments in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Total bilateral ODA commitments was 4.41 billion current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile
Total bilateral ODA commitments in United Kingdom, 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$.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 4.41 billion current US$ for total bilateral oda commitments in 2010.
The figure is down 51.1% on the previous year and up 163.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total bilateral oda commitments in United Kingdom peaked at 9.02 billion current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 712.03 million current US$, in 1995.
That places United Kingdom 6th out of 22 countries with data for 2010, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total bilateral ODA commitments in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2.24 billion current US$ | — |
| 1992 | 1.71 billion current US$ | -23.7% |
| 1993 | 1.63 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 1994 | 1.57 billion current US$ | -3.4% |
| 1995 | 712.03 million current US$ | -54.8% |
| 1996 | 909.28 million current US$ | +27.7% |
| 1997 | 974.12 million current US$ | +7.1% |
| 1998 | 1.57 billion current US$ | +61.6% |
| 1999 | 1.37 billion current US$ | -13.2% |
| 2000 | 1.67 billion current US$ | +22.3% |
| 2001 | 1.03 billion current US$ | -38.5% |
| 2002 | 1.95 billion current US$ | +89.4% |
| 2003 | 1.73 billion current US$ | -11.1% |
| 2004 | 2.98 billion current US$ | +72.5% |
| 2005 | 5.63 billion current US$ | +88.8% |
| 2006 | 6.31 billion current US$ | +12.1% |
| 2007 | 5.85 billion current US$ | -7.3% |
| 2008 | 6.24 billion current US$ | +6.7% |
| 2009 | 9.02 billion current US$ | +44.5% |
| 2010 | 4.41 billion current US$ | -51.1% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 4.41 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.47 billion current US$, 3.0× the median. (22 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 4.41 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 1.64 billion current US$, 2.7× the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.41 billion current US$ | 712.03 million current US$ | 2.24 billion current US$ | 9 |
| 2000s | 4.24 billion current US$ | 1.03 billion current US$ | 9.02 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.41 billion current US$ | 4.41 billion current US$ | 4.41 billion current US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More development goals data for United Kingdom
- Red List Index 0.9592 (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 0.4861 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 3,800 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 280 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 271 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 157 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 171 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 263 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 335 (2025)
- Infant deaths 2,835 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total bilateral oda commitments in United Kingdom?
- Total bilateral oda commitments in United Kingdom was 4.41 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 9.02 billion current US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest total bilateral oda commitments recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 712.03 million current US$ in 1995.
- How does United Kingdom rank for total bilateral oda commitments?
- United Kingdom ranks 6th out of 22 countries with data for 2010.
- Is total bilateral oda commitments rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 163.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.