Total bilateral ODA commitments in United States

United States: Total bilateral ODA commitments was 30.57 billion current US$ in 2010. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2010)
30.57 billion current US$
Change on year
up 11.3%
World rank
1st
of 22 countries
All-time high
30.57 billion current US$
in 2010
All-time low
5.16 billion current US$
in 1996
Years of data
11
1990–2010

Total bilateral ODA commitments in United States, 1990–2010

10.0B20.0B30.0B1990200020101990: 19.9B current US$1991: 16.2B current US$1992: 8.8B current US$1993: 8.8B current US$1995: 6.0B current US$1996: 5.2B current US$2006: 12.2B current US$2007: 22.6B current US$2008: 28.8B current US$2009: 27.5B current US$2010: 30.6B current US$

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 United States stood at 30.57 billion current US$. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.

The figure is up 11.3% on the previous year and up 492.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total bilateral oda commitments in United States peaked at 30.57 billion current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 5.16 billion current US$, in 1996.

United States ranks 1st of 22 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 10.82 billion current US$ 5.16 billion current US$ 19.87 billion current US$ 6
2000s 22.77 billion current US$ 12.20 billion current US$ 28.82 billion current US$ 4
2010s 30.57 billion current US$ 30.57 billion current US$ 30.57 billion current US$ 1

Countries ranked near United States

  1. 2 Japan 14.04 billion current US$ compare
  2. 3 France 7.66 billion current US$ compare
  3. 4 Germany 6.04 billion current US$ compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is total bilateral oda commitments in United States?
Total bilateral oda commitments in United States was 30.57 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 States?
The highest recorded value was 30.57 billion current US$ in 2010.
What is the lowest total bilateral oda commitments recorded in United States?
The lowest recorded value was 5.16 billion current US$ in 1996.
How does United States rank for total bilateral oda commitments?
United States ranks 1st out of 22 countries with data for 2010.
Is total bilateral oda commitments rising or falling in United States?
Over the last ten years it is up 492.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United States 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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Indicator
Total bilateral ODA commitments (current US$)
Unit
current US$
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
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
22 places, 388 data points, 1990–2010
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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.