Foreign aid given by sector in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Foreign aid given by sector was 51.19 million constant 2024 US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Foreign aid given by sector in United Arab Emirates, 2009–2023
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for foreign aid given by sector in United Arab Emirates is 51.19 million constant 2024 US$, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 464.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid given by sector in United Arab Emirates peaked at 196.13 million constant 2024 US$ in 2016 and was at its lowest, 4.96 million constant 2024 US$, in 2009.
United Arab Emirates ranks 26th of 44 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Foreign aid given by sector in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4.96 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 2010 | 12.86 million constant 2024 US$ | +159.3% |
| 2011 | 6.11 million constant 2024 US$ | -52.5% |
| 2012 | 9.07 million constant 2024 US$ | +48.4% |
| 2015 | 21.52 million constant 2024 US$ | +137.2% |
| 2016 | 196.13 million constant 2024 US$ | +811.5% |
| 2023 | 51.19 million constant 2024 US$ | -73.9% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 51.19 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 167.79 million constant 2024 US$, 31% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 51.19 million constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 32.81 million constant 2024 US$, 1.6× the median. (5 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.96 million constant 2024 US$ | 4.96 million constant 2024 US$ | 4.96 million constant 2024 US$ | 1 |
| 2010s | 49.14 million constant 2024 US$ | 6.11 million constant 2024 US$ | 196.13 million constant 2024 US$ | 5 |
| 2020s | 51.19 million constant 2024 US$ | 51.19 million constant 2024 US$ | 51.19 million constant 2024 US$ | 1 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 23 Austria 162.37 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 24 New Zealand 80.09 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 25 Luxembourg 73.00 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 27 Romania 50.42 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 28 Greece 47.58 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 29 Croatia 36.37 million constant 2024 US$ compare
More reference data data for United Arab Emirates
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4839 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0486 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid given by sector in United Arab Emirates?
- Foreign aid given by sector in United Arab Emirates was 51.19 million constant 2024 US$ in 2023, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid given by sector recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 196.13 million constant 2024 US$ in 2016.
- What is the lowest foreign aid given by sector recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.96 million constant 2024 US$ in 2009.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for foreign aid given by sector?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 26th out of 44 countries with data for 2023.
- Is foreign aid given by sector rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 464.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid given by sector. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance given that is unallocated / unspecified. Monetary aid is estimated using commitment or gross disbursement data. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.