Total bilateral sector allocable ODA commitments in Germany
Germany: Total bilateral sector allocable ODA commitments was 12.98 billion current US$ in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Total bilateral sector allocable ODA commitments in Germany, 1995–2015
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$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments in Germany is 12.98 billion current US$, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of down 15.3% on the previous year and up 181.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments in Germany peaked at 15.32 billion current US$ in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.77 billion current US$, in 1998.
Germany ranks 3rd of 26 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total bilateral sector allocable ODA commitments in Germany, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2.87 billion current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 3.02 billion current US$ | +5.4% |
| 1997 | 2.13 billion current US$ | -29.5% |
| 1998 | 1.77 billion current US$ | -17.0% |
| 1999 | 3.32 billion current US$ | +87.4% |
| 2000 | 2.30 billion current US$ | -30.7% |
| 2001 | 2.65 billion current US$ | +15.4% |
| 2002 | 2.76 billion current US$ | +4.1% |
| 2003 | 3.67 billion current US$ | +32.8% |
| 2004 | 4.22 billion current US$ | +15.0% |
| 2005 | 4.61 billion current US$ | +9.3% |
| 2006 | 5.68 billion current US$ | +23.0% |
| 2007 | 5.98 billion current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2008 | 8.35 billion current US$ | +39.6% |
| 2009 | 8.28 billion current US$ | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 9.97 billion current US$ | +20.5% |
| 2011 | 10.95 billion current US$ | +9.8% |
| 2012 | 10.44 billion current US$ | -4.6% |
| 2013 | 12.46 billion current US$ | +19.3% |
| 2014 | 15.32 billion current US$ | +23.0% |
| 2015 | 12.98 billion current US$ | -15.3% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 12.98 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 823.08 million current US$, 15.8× the median. (26 countries reporting)
- Germany's 12.98 billion current US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 545.59 million current US$, 23.8× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 2.62 billion current US$ | 1.77 billion current US$ | 3.32 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 4.85 billion current US$ | 2.30 billion current US$ | 8.35 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.02 billion current US$ | 9.97 billion current US$ | 15.32 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near Germany
- 1 United States 19.50 billion current US$ compare
- 2 Japan 17.01 billion current US$ compare
- 4 France 7.02 billion current US$ compare
- 5 United Kingdom 5.85 billion current US$ compare
- 6 Netherlands 2.80 billion current US$ compare
More development goals data for Germany
- Red List Index 0.9682 (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 0.3866 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 9,163 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 202 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 185 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 13 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 30 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 498 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 532 (2025)
- Infant deaths 2,238 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments in Germany?
- Total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments in Germany was 12.98 billion current US$ in 2015, 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 sector allocable oda commitments recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 15.32 billion current US$ in 2014.
- What is the lowest total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.77 billion current US$ in 1998.
- How does Germany rank for total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments?
- Germany ranks 3rd out of 26 countries with data for 2015.
- Is total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 181.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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 sector allocable 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. Total sector-allocable aid is the sum of aid that can be assigned to specific sectors or multisector activities. OECD DAC.