Share of foreign aid spent within donor countries in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Share of foreign aid spent within donor countries was 28.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of foreign aid spent within donor countries in United Kingdom, 2010–2024
Source: OECD (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2024, share of foreign aid spent within donor countries in United Kingdom stood at 28.5%.
The figure is down 16.0% on the previous year and up 699.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of foreign aid spent within donor countries in United Kingdom peaked at 34.8% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 2.6%, in 2013.
United Kingdom ranks 9th of 43 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of foreign aid spent within donor countries in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.2% | — |
| 2011 | 3.7% | +15.4% |
| 2012 | 4.5% | +20.4% |
| 2013 | 2.6% | -43.4% |
| 2014 | 3.6% | +39.8% |
| 2015 | 6.1% | +71.0% |
| 2016 | 7.5% | +22.4% |
| 2017 | 7.3% | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 7.9% | +7.7% |
| 2019 | 8.9% | +13.5% |
| 2020 | 10.0% | +11.9% |
| 2021 | 15.9% | +59.5% |
| 2022 | 34.8% | +118.6% |
| 2023 | 34.0% | -2.4% |
| 2024 | 28.5% | -16.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 28.5% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 17.5%, 1.6× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 28.5% is above the median for high income countries, which is 17.6%, 1.6× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.5% | 2.6% | 8.9% | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.6% | 10.0% | 34.8% | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
- What is share of foreign aid spent within donor countries in United Kingdom?
- Share of foreign aid spent within donor countries in United Kingdom was 28.5% in 2024, according to OECD (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of foreign aid spent within donor countries recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 34.8% in 2022.
- What is the lowest share of foreign aid spent within donor countries recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.6% in 2013.
- How does United Kingdom rank for share of foreign aid spent within donor countries?
- United Kingdom ranks 9th out of 43 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of foreign aid spent within donor countries rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 699.5%. 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 minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of foreign aid spent within donor countries. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Official development assistance component that represents in-donor aid, expressed as a percentage of ODA. Monetary aid is estimated as net disbursements.