The OECD projects a 9–17% drop in net official development assistance (ODA) in 2025, following a 9% decline in 2024. The projected decline is driven by announced cuts from major providers, and it would hit the poorest countries hardest: bilateral ODA to least developed countries and sub-Saharan Africa may fall by 13-25% and 16-28% respectively, and health funding could drop by up to 60% from its 2022 peak. Coordinated, transparent action is urgently needed to mitigate the consequences of cuts in ODA for the poorest and most vulnerable populations.
Cuts in official development assistance
OECD projections for 2025 and the near term
