# Global Official Development Assistance Cuts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/global-official-development-assistance-cuts > Updated: 2026-08-03T20:15:11.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. In July 2026 the United Kingdom announced a sharp reduction in its Official Development Assistance, lowering the target from 0.5 % to 0.3 % of gross national income by 2027. The cuts would slash bilateral aid to several African nations, with reductions of up to 90 % for Mozambique and Malawi and significant cuts for Rwanda, Sierra Leone and Somalia. The government said it would shift funding toward multilateral institutions such as the World Bank, but charities warned of severe humanitarian impacts. A study of OECD data later showed that the overall volume of ODA from wealthy donor countries fell 23 % between 2024 and 2025, the largest recorded decline. The United States accounted for the bulk of the drop, cutting its ODA by 56.9 %, while the United Kingdom and other major donors (France, Germany, Japan) also reduced contributions. The report noted that this was the second consecutive year of falling aid and projected further cuts in 2026, potentially returning aid levels to those of 2014. A subsequent analysis by the Brics Policy Center confirmed the 23 % decline and highlighted that Ukraine remained the single largest ODA recipient despite a 91 % cut in U.S. funding. The study projected an additional 6.9 % reduction in 2026, underscoring a continued global contraction of development assistance. ## Claims - International aid from wealthy countries fell by 23.1% between 2024 and 2025. (corroborated by 13 sources) - Total official development assistance (ODA) in 2025 was US$174.3 billion. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The reduction in aid represented a real‑terms loss of US$52.4 billion. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The five largest donors – United States, France, Germany, Japan and United Kingdom – accounted for 95.7% of the total reduction. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The United States cut its aid by 56.9%, representing 75.1% of the global decline. (corroborated by 13 sources) - All five major donors reduced aid for two consecutive years, a first occurrence. (corroborated by 13 sources) - The study projects a further 6.9% cut in aid for 2026, returning levels to those of 2014. (corroborated by 13 sources) - Ukraine remains the single largest recipient of ODA, despite a 91% cut in U.S. assistance. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-03: US and major donors slash international aid by 23% in 2025, study shows A study finds aid from wealthy nations fell 23.1% in 2025, the biggest drop ever, with the US cutting its contributions by 56.9% and five major donors responsible for 95.7% of the decline. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-states-leads-569-cut-in-global-aid-as-official-development-assistance-falls-23-in-2025 ### 2026-07-21: UK slashes overseas aid budget, cutting African support by up to 90% The UK will cut its overseas aid from 0.5% to 0.3% of GDP, slashing bilateral support to African countries by up to 90% and drawing criticism from charities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uk-labour-government-announces-major-cuts-to-overseas-aid --- Cite as: Global Official Development Assistance Cuts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/global-official-development-assistance-cuts