"International aid from DAC members fell sharply in 2025, dropping by 23.1% in real terms compared with the previous year, marking the largest annual decline in the history of official development assistance."
"Germany overtook the United States to become the largest provider of ODA for the first time, contributing USD 29.1 billion, while U.S. aid alone fell by 56.9%."
"OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann warned, 'Fiscal pressures on developing countries are growing, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East represents a significant risk for global growth and food security.'"
"Bilateral aid to Ukraine fell by 38.2% to USD 10.3 billion, but total assistance increased by 18.7% to USD 44.9 billion when including EU contributions."
In 2025, international aid from DAC members dropped by 23.1%, the largest decline in ODA history, returning to 2015 levels. Total aid amounted to USD 174.3 billion, or 0.26% of GNI. Germany became the largest ODA provider, followed closely by the U.S. and other major donors, all of which reduced their aid. Only eight DAC members increased their ODA, with four exceeding the UN target of 0.7% of GNI. OECD Secretary-General warned of growing fiscal pressures on developing countries and the need for effective resource use.
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