Foreign aid given in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Foreign aid given was 15.29 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
15.29 billion constant 2024 US$
Change on year
down 6.0%
World rank
3rd
of 50 countries
All-time high
23.81 billion constant 2024 US$
in 2019
All-time low
4.24 billion constant 2024 US$
in 1987
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Foreign aid given in United Kingdom, 1960–2025
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 2025, foreign aid given in United Kingdom stood at 15.29 billion constant 2024 US$.
That represents a change of down 6.0% on the previous year and down 25.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid given in United Kingdom peaked at 23.81 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 4.24 billion constant 2024 US$, in 1987.
United Kingdom ranks 3rd of 50 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid given in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.00 billion constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 5.42 billion constant 2024 US$ | +8.4% |
| 1962 | 4.81 billion constant 2024 US$ | -11.2% |
| 1963 | 4.68 billion constant 2024 US$ | -2.7% |
| 1964 | 5.39 billion constant 2024 US$ | +15.2% |
| 1965 | 4.86 billion constant 2024 US$ | -9.8% |
| 1966 | 4.76 billion constant 2024 US$ | -2.1% |
| 1967 | 4.73 billion constant 2024 US$ | -0.6% |
| 1968 | 4.44 billion constant 2024 US$ | -6.2% |
| 1969 | 4.78 billion constant 2024 US$ | +7.6% |
| 1970 | 4.39 billion constant 2024 US$ | -8.2% |
| 1971 | 5.13 billion constant 2024 US$ | +16.9% |
| 1972 | 5.05 billion constant 2024 US$ | -1.7% |
| 1973 | 4.56 billion constant 2024 US$ | -9.7% |
| 1974 | 4.98 billion constant 2024 US$ | +9.3% |
| 1975 | 4.80 billion constant 2024 US$ | -3.7% |
| 1976 | 5.01 billion constant 2024 US$ | +4.4% |
| 1977 | 5.71 billion constant 2024 US$ | +13.9% |
| 1978 | 6.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | +6.9% |
| 1979 | 7.11 billion constant 2024 US$ | +16.5% |
| 1980 | 4.64 billion constant 2024 US$ | -34.8% |
| 1981 | 5.64 billion constant 2024 US$ | +21.7% |
| 1982 | 4.93 billion constant 2024 US$ | -12.5% |
| 1983 | 4.82 billion constant 2024 US$ | -2.4% |
| 1984 | 4.63 billion constant 2024 US$ | -3.9% |
| 1985 | 4.87 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.3% |
| 1986 | 4.64 billion constant 2024 US$ | -4.9% |
| 1987 | 4.24 billion constant 2024 US$ | -8.5% |
| 1988 | 5.20 billion constant 2024 US$ | +22.4% |
| 1989 | 5.12 billion constant 2024 US$ | -1.5% |
| 1990 | 4.43 billion constant 2024 US$ | -13.5% |
| 1991 | 5.07 billion constant 2024 US$ | +14.5% |
| 1992 | 5.00 billion constant 2024 US$ | -1.4% |
| 1993 | 5.11 billion constant 2024 US$ | +2.2% |
| 1994 | 5.39 billion constant 2024 US$ | +5.4% |
| 1995 | 5.10 billion constant 2024 US$ | -5.3% |
| 1996 | 4.95 billion constant 2024 US$ | -3.0% |
| 1997 | 5.06 billion constant 2024 US$ | +2.2% |
| 1998 | 5.55 billion constant 2024 US$ | +9.8% |
| 1999 | 4.97 billion constant 2024 US$ | -10.4% |
| 2000 | 6.91 billion constant 2024 US$ | +39.1% |
| 2001 | 7.25 billion constant 2024 US$ | +4.8% |
| 2002 | 7.36 billion constant 2024 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2003 | 8.39 billion constant 2024 US$ | +14.0% |
| 2004 | 9.18 billion constant 2024 US$ | +9.5% |
| 2005 | 12.26 billion constant 2024 US$ | +33.5% |
| 2006 | 13.59 billion constant 2024 US$ | +10.8% |
| 2007 | 9.69 billion constant 2024 US$ | -28.7% |
| 2008 | 12.11 billion constant 2024 US$ | +25.0% |
| 2009 | 13.49 billion constant 2024 US$ | +11.4% |
| 2010 | 15.58 billion constant 2024 US$ | +15.5% |
| 2011 | 15.52 billion constant 2024 US$ | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 15.53 billion constant 2024 US$ | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 19.82 billion constant 2024 US$ | +27.6% |
| 2014 | 19.97 billion constant 2024 US$ | +0.8% |
| 2015 | 20.59 billion constant 2024 US$ | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 22.29 billion constant 2024 US$ | +8.3% |
| 2017 | 23.06 billion constant 2024 US$ | +3.4% |
| 2018 | 23.47 billion constant 2024 US$ | +1.8% |
| 2019 | 23.81 billion constant 2024 US$ | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 22.49 billion constant 2024 US$ | -5.5% |
| 2021 | 17.61 billion constant 2024 US$ | -21.7% |
| 2022 | 18.00 billion constant 2024 US$ | +2.2% |
| 2023 | 19.83 billion constant 2024 US$ | +10.1% |
| 2024 | 16.27 billion constant 2024 US$ | -17.9% |
| 2025 | 15.29 billion constant 2024 US$ | -6.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 15.29 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.04 billion constant 2024 US$, 14.7× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 15.29 billion constant 2024 US$ is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 581.97 million constant 2024 US$, 26.3× the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.89 billion constant 2024 US$ | 4.44 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5.42 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 5.28 billion constant 2024 US$ | 4.39 billion constant 2024 US$ | 7.11 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.87 billion constant 2024 US$ | 4.24 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5.64 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.06 billion constant 2024 US$ | 4.43 billion constant 2024 US$ | 5.55 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.02 billion constant 2024 US$ | 6.91 billion constant 2024 US$ | 13.59 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 19.97 billion constant 2024 US$ | 15.52 billion constant 2024 US$ | 23.81 billion constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 18.25 billion constant 2024 US$ | 15.29 billion constant 2024 US$ | 22.49 billion constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is foreign aid given in United Kingdom?
- Foreign aid given in United Kingdom was 15.29 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2025, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid given recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 23.81 billion constant 2024 US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest foreign aid given recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.24 billion constant 2024 US$ in 1987.
- How does United Kingdom rank for foreign aid given?
- United Kingdom ranks 3rd out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
- Is foreign aid given rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Foreign aid given. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Official development assistance (ODA) is defined as government aid designed to promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries. Grants by private voluntary agencies and non-government organizations (NGOs) are defined as transfers for development made by private voluntary agencies and NGOs in cash, goods or services for which no payment is required. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.