Government vs private aid by donor in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Government vs private aid by donor was 2.88 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
2.88 billion
Change on year
up 34.1%
World rank
18th
of 50 countries
All-time high
9.46 billion
in 1976
All-time low
3.58 million
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025

Government vs private aid by donor in United Arab Emirates, 1970–2025

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2025, government vs private aid by donor in United Arab Emirates stood at 2.88 billion.

That represents a change of up 34.1% on the previous year and down 44.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government vs private aid by donor in United Arab Emirates peaked at 9.46 billion in 1976 and was at its lowest, 3.58 million, in 1970.

That places United Arab Emirates 18th out of 50 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Government vs private aid by donor in United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Government vs private aid by donor in United Arab Emirates, 1970 to 2025.
Year Value Change
1970 3.58 million —
1971 655.30 million +18190.6%
1972 673.04 million +2.7%
1973 3.29 billion +388.9%
1974 5.02 billion +52.4%
1975 8.25 billion +64.5%
1976 9.46 billion +14.7%
1977 6.78 billion -28.3%
1978 5.63 billion -17.0%
1979 5.07 billion -10.0%
1980 5.77 billion +13.8%
1981 4.42 billion -23.4%
1982 2.78 billion -37.0%
1983 1.65 billion -40.9%
1984 890.61 million -45.9%
1985 1.01 billion +13.2%
1986 637.67 million -36.7%
1987 645.86 million +1.3%
1988 183.96 million -71.5%
1989 578.23 million +214.3%
1990 4.06 billion +601.6%
1991 2.43 billion -40.2%
1992 865.94 million -64.3%
1993 923.07 million +6.6%
1994 529.34 million -42.7%
1995 315.21 million -40.5%
1996 424.68 million +34.7%
1997 904.11 million +112.9%
1998 1.41 billion +56.0%
1999 868.17 million -38.4%
2000 613.18 million -29.4%
2001 795.33 million +29.7%
2002 881.45 million +10.8%
2003 1.30 billion +47.8%
2004 631.83 million -51.5%
2005 645.60 million +2.2%
2006 960.65 million +48.8%
2007 2.77 billion +188.8%
2008 1.38 billion -50.2%
2009 1.07 billion -22.5%
2010 463.96 million -56.7%
2011 759.12 million +63.6%
2012 822.15 million +8.3%
2013 5.78 billion +603.0%
2014 5.44 billion -5.9%
2015 5.19 billion -4.5%
2016 5.08 billion -2.1%
2017 4.64 billion -8.6%
2018 4.64 billion -0.1%
2019 2.85 billion -38.6%
2020 1.97 billion -31.0%
2021 1.36 billion -31.1%
2022 1.68 billion +23.7%
2023 2.01 billion +19.6%
2024 2.15 billion +7.0%
2025 2.88 billion +34.1%

United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries

  • United Arab Emirates's 2.88 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 579.36 million, 5.0× the median. (6 countries reporting)
  • United Arab Emirates's 2.88 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 1.04 billion, 2.8× the median. (45 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Government vs private aid by donor 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.

YearChange FromTo
1971 +18190.6% 3.58 million 655.30 million
1990 +601.6% 578.23 million 4.06 billion
2013 +603.0% 822.15 million 5.78 billion
1973 +388.9% 673.04 million 3.29 billion

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.48 billion 3.58 million 9.46 billion 10
1980s 1.86 billion 183.96 million 5.77 billion 10
1990s 1.27 billion 315.21 million 4.06 billion 10
2000s 1.11 billion 613.18 million 2.77 billion 10
2010s 3.57 billion 463.96 million 5.78 billion 10
2020s 2.01 billion 1.36 billion 2.88 billion 6

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 15 South Korea 3.99 billion compare
  2. 16 Australia 3.24 billion compare
  3. 17 Denmark 3.16 billion compare
  4. 19 Belgium 2.56 billion compare
  5. 20 Ireland 1.97 billion compare
  6. 21 Austria 1.63 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is government vs private aid by donor in United Arab Emirates?
Government vs private aid by donor in United Arab Emirates was 2.88 billion in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest government vs private aid by donor recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 9.46 billion in 1976.
What is the lowest government vs private aid by donor recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 3.58 million in 1970.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for government vs private aid by donor?
United Arab Emirates ranks 18th out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
Is government vs private aid by donor rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 44.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Government vs private aid by donor. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Government vs private aid by donor
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Our World in Data
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Coverage
50 places, 2,107 data points, 1960–2025
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