This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from UK statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from UK statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other UK-specific metadata information.
| Indicator available |
Net total Official Development Assistance (ODA) |
|---|---|
| Indicator description |
The net total of Official Development Assistance from the United Kingdom around the world, by recipient country |
| Geographical coverage |
United Kingdom |
| Unit of measurement |
GBP (£000s) |
| Definitions |
Official development assistance (ODA) - The Development Assistance Committee (DAC) defines ODA as “those flows to countries and territories on the DAC List of ODA Recipients and to multilateral institutions which are i) provided by official agencies, including state and local governments, or by their executive agencies; and ii) each transaction is administered with the promotion of the economic development and welfare of developing countries as its main objective; and is concessional in character and conveys a grant element of at least 25 per cent (calculated at a rate of discount of 10 per cent) (ODA definition and coverage). Development Assistance Committee (DAC) - A unique international forum of many of the largest funders of aid, including 30 DAC Members. The World Bank, IMF and UNDP participate as observers. |
| Available disaggregations |
Data are broken down by recipient region and country. Further breakdowns are available from the source. |
| Calculations |
No calculations on the source data were required. |
| Other information |
Data follows the UN specification for this indicator. This indicator has been identified in collaboration with topic experts. |
| Data last updated | 25 July 2022 |
| Metadata last updated | 25 July 2022 |