Total bilateral sector allocable ODA commitments in United States
United States: Total bilateral sector allocable ODA commitments was 19.50 billion current US$ in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Total bilateral sector allocable ODA commitments in United States, 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$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments in United States is 19.50 billion current US$, measured in 2015.
That represents a change of up 7.9% on the previous year and up 15.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments in United States peaked at 23.26 billion current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 2.41 billion current US$, in 1996.
That places United States 1st out of 26 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total bilateral sector allocable ODA commitments in United States, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 3.85 billion current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 2.41 billion current US$ | -37.3% |
| 1997 | 2.86 billion current US$ | +18.5% |
| 1998 | 3.20 billion current US$ | +11.8% |
| 1999 | 5.73 billion current US$ | +79.0% |
| 2000 | 6.76 billion current US$ | +18.0% |
| 2001 | 5.67 billion current US$ | -16.2% |
| 2002 | 7.32 billion current US$ | +29.2% |
| 2003 | 10.66 billion current US$ | +45.6% |
| 2004 | 18.14 billion current US$ | +70.1% |
| 2005 | 16.90 billion current US$ | -6.8% |
| 2006 | 16.86 billion current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2007 | 18.62 billion current US$ | +10.4% |
| 2008 | 23.26 billion current US$ | +24.9% |
| 2009 | 21.23 billion current US$ | -8.8% |
| 2010 | 20.69 billion current US$ | -2.5% |
| 2011 | 20.89 billion current US$ | +1.0% |
| 2012 | 17.62 billion current US$ | -15.7% |
| 2013 | 18.98 billion current US$ | +7.7% |
| 2014 | 18.08 billion current US$ | -4.7% |
| 2015 | 19.50 billion current US$ | +7.9% |
United States compared with similar countries
- United States's 19.50 billion current US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 823.08 million current US$, 23.7× the median. (26 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3.61 billion current US$ | 2.41 billion current US$ | 5.73 billion current US$ | 5 |
| 2000s | 14.54 billion current US$ | 5.67 billion current US$ | 23.26 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.29 billion current US$ | 17.62 billion current US$ | 20.89 billion current US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near United States
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- Manufacturing value added per capita 6,933 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 197 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 195 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments in United States?
- Total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments in United States was 19.50 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 States?
- The highest recorded value was 23.26 billion current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.41 billion current US$ in 1996.
- How does United States rank for total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments?
- United States ranks 1st out of 26 countries with data for 2015.
- Is total bilateral sector allocable oda commitments rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 15.4%. 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 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.