Tracking U.S. Global Health Funding: A Deep Dive into Country-Level Investments
The United States stands as the world’s largest donor to global health initiatives. In fiscal year 2023, the U.S. provided crucial bilateral support - direct funding from the U.S. to countries – for global health programs in over 75 nations.This resource offers a detailed look at this funding,broken down by country,region,and income level. We’ll explore how these investments are allocated and what the data reveals about U.S. priorities.
Understanding the Data: what You Need to Know
This tracker focuses on funding channeled through the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Advancement (USAID).These agencies represent approximately 85% of all U.S. global health funding. it’s crucial to note that funding from agencies like the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Department of Defense (dod) isn’t included here due to data limitations at the country level.
We present data in three key transaction types to give you a complete picture:
* Appropriated: This represents the funding amounts approved by Congress for a given fiscal year. These funds are often obligated and disbursed over multiple years.
* Obligations: These are legally binding agreements committing funds for future disbursement.
* Disbursements: This reflects the actual payments made (outlays of funds) to recipients in a specific year.
This data is continuously updated as new information becomes available.You can download the queried data directly from the interactive tracker, or access the full dataset here. If you have questions or require further analysis, please reach out to us at globalhealthbudget@kff.org.
Where is the Funding Going? A 2023 Snapshot
In 2023, U.S. bilateral global health funding was distributed as follows:
* Low-income countries: Received the largest share, totaling $3 billion (58% of total funding).
* Lower-middle-income countries: Received 43% of funding, amounting to $2.7 billion.
* Upper-middle-income countries: Received a smaller portion, 10% or $652 million.
* High-income countries: Received a minimal 0.2% ($10 million).
This distribution highlights the U.S.’s commitment to supporting nations with the greatest health needs.
Why This tracker Matters to you
Understanding where U.S. global health funding is directed is crucial for several reasons. It allows you to:
* Assess U.S. foreign policy priorities: The allocation of funds reflects the U.S.’s strategic goals and commitment to global health security.
* Track progress and impact: By monitoring funding trends, you can evaluate the effectiveness of U.S. investments in improving health outcomes worldwide.
* Advocate for informed policy: Access to this data empowers you to engage in informed discussions and advocate for policies that support global health.
Sources & Further Exploration
This tracker is based on analysis of data from the U.S. Foreign Assistance Dashboard, U.S. State Department regional classifications, and World Bank income classifications.
For a broader view of U.S. funding for global health – including funding channeled through NIH,CDC,and DoD – explore the companion resource,the KFF U.S. global Health Budget tracker.
We are dedicated to providing obvious and accessible data on U.S.global health funding. This tracker is a valuable tool for researchers, policymakers, advocates, and anyone interested in understanding the U.S.’s role in improving global health.
