This resource highlights key facts from Development Initiatives’ analysis of global aid reported in 2022.
Facts about Official Development Assistance in 2021.
- Total ODA gross disbursements from DAC donors and multilateral organisations increased 24% in 2022 to a record high of US$269 billio2
- Aid provided by governments rose by 27% (US$39.3 billion) in 2022 to reach US$183.3 billion
- Ukraine was the standout recipient in 2022, receiving US$29.2 billion
- Health was the largest sector in 2022, and sectors related to crisis
- Less than a quarter (24%) of ODA was disbursed to countries grouped as least developed and/or low-income in 2022
- Total bilateral ODA marked as having a climate objective grew in volume terms.
- The amount of gender-related ODA grew in 2022, increasing 5.8% on 2021.
- Significant growth in in-donor refugee costs resulted in an increased proportion of total ODA being spent within the country that provided it
- The volume of bilateral ODA loans grew in volume terms and as a share of total ODA.
