Ireland's financial contribution
Ireland pays 0.418% of the total UN budget. We are one of a small minority of member states who always pay their contribution on time.
In 2023 Ireland contributed USD $12,842,181 towards the total UN regular budget of USD $3.4 billion. We are one of a small minority of member states who always pay their contribution on time.
The annual financial contribution of each member state of the UN is based on a number of factors, including income per capita and GNP.
The UN’s budget is broken down into four main areas:
- A regular budget to cover the range of UN programmes in eight headquarters locations. It was last agreed in December 2022 at $3.4 billion;
- A budget for peacekeeping operations. For 2023-2024 it is expected to be $6.8 billion for 11 peacekeeping operations;
In addition, the UN also receives voluntary contributions from member states in respect of particular programmes and initiatives.
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