Money talk

The United Nations receives contributions from its member states to fund its operations and programs. These contributions are assessed based on each country's capacity to pay, which takes into account factors like national income and population. Here are some examples of contributions received for the UN Regular Budget in 2025:

• United States: $674.2 million (22% of the total budget)

• China: $367.9 million (12% of the total budget)

• Japan: $262.4 million (8.5% of the total budget)

• Germany: $192.6 million

• United Kingdom: $137.9 million

• France: $136.1 million

• Italy: $100.5 million

• Canada: $82.8 million

• South Korea: $81.1 million

• Australia: $66.5 million

These contributions help support the UN's various initiatives, including peacekeeping, humanitarian aid, and sustainable development programs. You can find more detailed information on theUN's website.