Total bilateral sector allocable ODA commitments in United Kingdom

United Kingdom: Total bilateral sector allocable ODA commitments was 5.85 billion current US$ in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)
5.85 billion current US$
Change on year
down 13.3%
World rank
5th
of 26 countries
All-time high
8.20 billion current US$
in 2009
All-time low
838.87 million current US$
in 1995
Years of data
21
1995–2015

Total bilateral sector allocable ODA commitments in United Kingdom, 1995–2015

02.0B4.0B6.0B8.0B1995200520151995: 838.9M current US$1996: 1.5B current US$1997: 1.0B current US$1998: 2.0B current US$1999: 2.3B current US$2000: 2.9B current US$2001: 1.8B current US$2002: 2.2B current US$2003: 2.6B current US$2004: 3.0B current US$2005: 3.6B current US$2006: 4.8B current US$2007: 4.5B current US$2008: 6.1B current US$2009: 8.2B current US$2010: 3.9B current US$2011: 3.0B current US$2012: 3.4B current US$2013: 4.7B current US$2014: 6.8B current US$2015: 5.9B current US$

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

The most recent figure for total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments in United Kingdom is 5.85 billion current US$, measured in 2015.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 13.3% on the previous year and up 62.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments in United Kingdom peaked at 8.20 billion current US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 838.87 million current US$, in 1995.

United Kingdom ranks 5th of 26 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 1.54 billion current US$ 838.87 million current US$ 2.29 billion current US$ 5
2000s 3.98 billion current US$ 1.84 billion current US$ 8.20 billion current US$ 10
2010s 4.61 billion current US$ 2.98 billion current US$ 6.75 billion current US$ 6

Countries ranked near United Kingdom

  1. 2 Japan 17.01 billion current US$ compare
  2. 3 Germany 12.98 billion current US$ compare
  3. 4 France 7.02 billion current US$ compare
  4. 6 Netherlands 2.80 billion current US$ compare
  5. 7 Norway 2.66 billion current US$ compare
  6. 8 Canada 2.58 billion current US$ compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments in United Kingdom?
Total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments in United Kingdom was 5.85 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 United Kingdom?
The highest recorded value was 8.20 billion current US$ in 2009.
What is the lowest total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments recorded in United Kingdom?
The lowest recorded value was 838.87 million current US$ in 1995.
How does United Kingdom rank for total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments?
United Kingdom ranks 5th out of 26 countries with data for 2015.
Is total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments rising or falling in United Kingdom?
Over the last ten years it is up 62.8%. 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 sector allocable ODA commitments (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Total bilateral sector allocable 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
39 places, 685 data points, 1995–2015
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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.