Total bilateral sector allocable ODA commitments in North America
North America: Total bilateral sector allocable ODA commitments was 22.08 billion current US$ in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Total bilateral sector allocable ODA commitments in North America, 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$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments in North America is 22.08 billion current US$, measured in 2015.
The figure is up 8.3% on the previous year and up 20.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments in North America peaked at 25.64 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 3.18 billion current US$, in 1996.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 4.22 billion current US$ | 3.18 billion current US$ | 6.17 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 16.02 billion current US$ | 6.17 billion current US$ | 25.64 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.75 billion current US$ | 19.82 billion current US$ | 23.84 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near North America
- 5 United Kingdom 5.85 billion current US$ compare
- 6 Netherlands 2.80 billion current US$ compare
- 7 Norway 2.66 billion current US$ compare
- 8 Canada 2.58 billion current US$ compare
- 9 Australia 2.29 billion current US$ compare
- 10 South Korea 2.13 billion current US$ compare
- 11 Sweden 1.55 billion current US$ compare
Frequently asked questions
- What is total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments in North America?
- Total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments in North America was 22.08 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 North America?
- The highest recorded value was 25.64 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments recorded in North America?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.18 billion current US$ in 1996.
- How does North America rank for total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments?
- North America ranks 8th out of 13 groups with data for 2015.
- Is total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments rising or falling in North America?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North America 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.