Aid statistics

We collect and publish data on development finance to monitor how it responds to development issues.

Data and databases

Aid flows from DAC donor countries totalled USD 129 billion in 2010, the highest level ever, and an increase of 6.5% over 2009. This represents about 0.32% of the combined gross national income (GNI) of DAC member countries.

Bilateral ODA to Africa was USD 29.3 billion, of which USD 26.5 billion was for sub-Saharan Africa.  These amounts represent an increase in real terms of +3.6% and +6.4% respectively over 2009.  However, excluding debt relief grants, bilateral ODA fell slightly (-0.1%) for Africa but rose (+1.7%) for sub-Saharan Africa.

Bilateral ODA to Africa was USD 29.3 billion, of which USD 26.5 billion was for sub-Saharan Africa.  These amounts represent an increase in real terms of +3.6% and +6.4% respectively over 2009.  However, excluding debt relief grants, bilateral ODA fell very slightly (-0.1%) for Africa but rose (+1.7%) for sub-Saharan Africa. Access the complete data

Our database (updated with 2010 data), the CRS (Creditor Reporting System), contains detailed quantitative and descriptive data on individual aid projects and programmes by type of activity. You can access this data through our two online tools:

  • OECD.STAT browser for people familiar with navigating our CRS database
  • QWIDS (Query Wizard for International Development Statistics), our simple, intuitive interface for people less familiar with the CRS

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Analysis

According to recent analyses, Africa is likely to receive less than half of the USD25 billion increase envisaged at Gleneagles, mainly a result of the underperformance of some European donors. Aside from monitoring the overall performance of donors and global ODA trends, we also produce studies of aid to specific sectors and on specific themes, including:

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Methodology

What qualifies as ODA? And how is it measured?

Our statistical data collection is based on a standard methodology and agreed definitions, ensuring comparability of data across donors and recipients. Detailed information on ODA eligibility, classifications and collection methods are given in our Reporting Directives, which are constantly reviewed.

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50 years of ODA