Foreign aid received in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Foreign aid received was 5.20 million constant 2024 US$ in 1995. ◆ Volatile
Latest (1995)
5.20 million constant 2024 US$
Change on year
up 137.2%
World rank
164th
of 178 countries
All-time high
231.58 million constant 2024 US$
in 1987
All-time low
-25.62 million constant 2024 US$
in 1988
Years of data
36
1960–1995
Foreign aid received in United Arab Emirates, 1960–1995
Source: OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2024 US$.
Analysis
In 1995, foreign aid received in United Arab Emirates stood at 5.20 million constant 2024 US$.
That represents a change of up 137.2% on the previous year and down 51.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, foreign aid received in United Arab Emirates peaked at 231.58 million constant 2024 US$ in 1987 and was at its lowest, -25.62 million constant 2024 US$, in 1988.
United Arab Emirates ranks 164th of 178 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Foreign aid received in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | constant 2024 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 5.04 million constant 2024 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 6.41 million constant 2024 US$ | +27.2% |
| 1962 | 4.91 million constant 2024 US$ | -23.3% |
| 1963 | 4.40 million constant 2024 US$ | -10.4% |
| 1964 | 5.64 million constant 2024 US$ | +28.1% |
| 1965 | 151,352 constant 2024 US$ | -97.3% |
| 1966 | 12.73 million constant 2024 US$ | +8313.1% |
| 1967 | 15.23 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.6% |
| 1968 | 12.04 million constant 2024 US$ | -20.9% |
| 1969 | 8.65 million constant 2024 US$ | -28.2% |
| 1970 | 37.48 million constant 2024 US$ | +333.4% |
| 1971 | 37.14 million constant 2024 US$ | -0.9% |
| 1972 | 28.03 million constant 2024 US$ | -24.5% |
| 1973 | 4.08 million constant 2024 US$ | -85.5% |
| 1974 | 2.81 million constant 2024 US$ | -31.0% |
| 1975 | 16.70 million constant 2024 US$ | +493.5% |
| 1976 | 3.55 million constant 2024 US$ | -78.8% |
| 1977 | 127.09 million constant 2024 US$ | +3483.4% |
| 1978 | 4.56 million constant 2024 US$ | -96.4% |
| 1979 | 19.07 million constant 2024 US$ | +317.9% |
| 1980 | 9.44 million constant 2024 US$ | -50.5% |
| 1981 | -2.28 million constant 2024 US$ | -124.1% |
| 1982 | 11.53 million constant 2024 US$ | -605.6% |
| 1983 | 11.06 million constant 2024 US$ | -4.0% |
| 1984 | 8.92 million constant 2024 US$ | -19.4% |
| 1985 | 10.67 million constant 2024 US$ | +19.6% |
| 1986 | 82.97 million constant 2024 US$ | +677.9% |
| 1987 | 231.58 million constant 2024 US$ | +179.1% |
| 1988 | -25.62 million constant 2024 US$ | -111.1% |
| 1989 | -13.94 million constant 2024 US$ | -45.6% |
| 1990 | 4.91 million constant 2024 US$ | -135.2% |
| 1991 | -17.07 million constant 2024 US$ | -448.0% |
| 1992 | -16.05 million constant 2024 US$ | -6.0% |
| 1993 | -17.04 million constant 2024 US$ | +6.2% |
| 1994 | -13.95 million constant 2024 US$ | -18.1% |
| 1995 | 5.20 million constant 2024 US$ | -137.2% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 5.20 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for high income countries, which is 15.28 million constant 2024 US$, 34% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 5.20 million constant 2024 US$ is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 662.25 million constant 2024 US$, 1% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Foreign aid received in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | +8313.1% | 151,352 constant 2024 US$ | 12.73 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1977 | +3483.4% | 3.55 million constant 2024 US$ | 127.09 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1986 | +677.9% | 10.67 million constant 2024 US$ | 82.97 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1982 | +605.6% | -2.28 million constant 2024 US$ | 11.53 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1975 | +493.5% | 2.81 million constant 2024 US$ | 16.70 million constant 2024 US$ |
| 1991 | -448.0% | 4.91 million constant 2024 US$ | -17.07 million constant 2024 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.52 million constant 2024 US$ | 151,352 constant 2024 US$ | 15.23 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 28.05 million constant 2024 US$ | 2.81 million constant 2024 US$ | 127.09 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 32.43 million constant 2024 US$ | -25.62 million constant 2024 US$ | 231.58 million constant 2024 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | -9.00 million constant 2024 US$ | -17.07 million constant 2024 US$ | 5.20 million constant 2024 US$ | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 161 Bahamas 6.51 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 162 Antigua and Barbuda 5.92 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 163 Kuwait 5.26 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 165 Trinidad and Tobago 5.09 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 166 Qatar 4.27 million constant 2024 US$ compare
- 167 British Virgin Islands 3.73 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 received in United Arab Emirates?
- Foreign aid received in United Arab Emirates was 5.20 million constant 2024 US$ in 1995, according to OECD (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest foreign aid received recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 231.58 million constant 2024 US$ in 1987.
- What is the lowest foreign aid received recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was -25.62 million constant 2024 US$ in 1988.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for foreign aid received?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 164th out of 178 countries with data for 1995.
- Is foreign aid received rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.3%. 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 received. 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. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements. This data is expressed in US dollars. It is adjusted for inflation.