Smallest Share
The United States gave more aid to the developing world than any other country in 2001. But as percentage its total was the least generous of 22 developed countries.
| Aid Distributed (in millions) | % of National Income | |
| Denmark | $1,634 | 1.03% |
| Norway | 1,346 | .83 |
| Netherlands | 3,172 | .82 |
| Japan | 9,847 | .23 |
| Average of 22 developed countries | 2,379 | .22 |
| Italy | 1,627 | .15 |
| United States | 11,429 | .11 |
Source: Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
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