Official development assistance donor bilateral multilateral in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Official development assistance donor bilateral multilateral was 2.85 billion in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
2.85 billion
Change on year
up 34.6%
World rank
15th
of 50 countries
All-time high
9.45 billion
in 1976
All-time low
3.58 million
in 1970
Years of data
56
1970–2025

Official development assistance donor bilateral multilateral in United Arab Emirates, 1970–2025

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

United Arab Emirates recorded 2.85 billion for official development assistance donor bilateral multilateral in 2025.

That represents a change of up 34.6% on the previous year and down 44.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, official development assistance donor bilateral multilateral in United Arab Emirates peaked at 9.45 billion in 1976 and was at its lowest, 3.58 million, in 1970.

United Arab Emirates ranks 15th of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Official development assistance donor bilateral multilateral in United Arab Emirates, year by year

Annual values for Official development assistance donor bilateral multilateral in United Arab Emirates, 1970 to 2025.
Year Value Change
1970 3.58 million —
1971 654.38 million +18164.9%
1972 670.95 million +2.5%
1973 3.29 billion +390.2%
1974 4.97 billion +51.0%
1975 8.20 billion +65.1%
1976 9.45 billion +15.2%
1977 6.78 billion -28.3%
1978 5.57 billion -17.8%
1979 5.01 billion -10.0%
1980 5.73 billion +14.2%
1981 4.41 billion -23.0%
1982 2.71 billion -38.6%
1983 1.64 billion -39.2%
1984 890.47 million -45.8%
1985 1.00 billion +12.6%
1986 637.67 million -36.4%
1987 644.46 million +1.1%
1988 183.96 million -71.5%
1989 577.20 million +213.8%
1990 4.06 billion +602.8%
1991 2.42 billion -40.3%
1992 859.96 million -64.5%
1993 912.32 million +6.1%
1994 517.65 million -43.3%
1995 302.17 million -41.6%
1996 421.05 million +39.3%
1997 904.04 million +114.7%
1998 1.41 billion +55.9%
1999 866.28 million -38.6%
2000 612.26 million -29.3%
2001 794.39 million +29.7%
2002 880.63 million +10.9%
2003 1.30 billion +47.9%
2004 631.15 million -51.5%
2005 643.79 million +2.0%
2006 956.35 million +48.5%
2007 2.76 billion +188.9%
2008 1.37 billion -50.3%
2009 1.07 billion -22.0%
2010 427.60 million -60.1%
2011 702.69 million +64.3%
2012 753.05 million +7.2%
2013 5.76 billion +664.6%
2014 5.30 billion -8.0%
2015 5.16 billion -2.7%
2016 5.00 billion -3.1%
2017 4.50 billion -10.0%
2018 4.55 billion +1.2%
2019 2.72 billion -40.2%
2020 1.94 billion -28.7%
2021 1.25 billion -35.4%
2022 1.65 billion +31.7%
2023 1.96 billion +18.8%
2024 2.12 billion +8.0%
2025 2.85 billion +34.6%

United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries

  • United Arab Emirates's 2.85 billion is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 534.92 million, 5.3× the median. (6 countries reporting)
  • United Arab Emirates's 2.85 billion is above the median for high income countries, which is 665.53 million, 4.3× the median. (45 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Official development assistance donor bilateral multilateral 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 +18164.9% 3.58 million 654.38 million
2013 +664.6% 753.05 million 5.76 billion
1990 +602.8% 577.20 million 4.06 billion
1973 +390.2% 670.95 million 3.29 billion

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.46 billion 3.58 million 9.45 billion 10
1980s 1.84 billion 183.96 million 5.73 billion 10
1990s 1.27 billion 302.17 million 4.06 billion 10
2000s 1.10 billion 612.26 million 2.76 billion 10
2010s 3.49 billion 427.60 million 5.76 billion 10
2020s 1.96 billion 1.25 billion 2.85 billion 6

Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates

  1. 12 Switzerland 3.38 billion compare
  2. 13 South Korea 3.31 billion compare
  3. 14 Sweden 3.12 billion compare
  4. 16 Australia 2.62 billion compare
  5. 17 Denmark 2.20 billion compare
  6. 18 Spain 1.99 billion compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is official development assistance donor bilateral multilateral in United Arab Emirates?
Official development assistance donor bilateral multilateral in United Arab Emirates was 2.85 billion in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest official development assistance donor bilateral multilateral recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The highest recorded value was 9.45 billion in 1976.
What is the lowest official development assistance donor bilateral multilateral recorded in United Arab Emirates?
The lowest recorded value was 3.58 million in 1970.
How does United Arab Emirates rank for official development assistance donor bilateral multilateral?
United Arab Emirates ranks 15th out of 50 countries with data for 2025.
Is official development assistance donor bilateral multilateral rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
Over the last ten years it is down 44.7%. 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 Official development assistance donor bilateral multilateral. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Official development assistance donor bilateral multilateral
Source
Our World in Data
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Coverage
50 places, 2,102 data points, 1960–2025
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