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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
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Economic aid not only gives leverage to donor nations over lenders, but also fulfil its main aim of helping the less well-off.

Let's take a look at 25 countries that give most economic aid, according to indexmundi.com.

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
Tourists stroll in front of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, United States.

The United States

Economic aid in 2012: $23.52 billion

Global rank in aid: 1

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
Torch bearer Amelia Hempleman-Adams, 17, stands on top of a capsule on the London Eye as part of the torch relay ahead of the London 2012 Olympic Games in London, United Kingdom.

The United Kingdom

Economic aid in 2012: $12.46 billion

Global rank in aid: 2

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
Japan's Mt Fuji, covered with snow, is seen through Shinjuku skyscrapers in Tokyo.

Japan

Economic aid in 2012: $11.19 billion

Global rank in aid: 3

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
A view of Champs Elysees avenue and Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France.

France

Economic aid in 2012: $10.6 billion

Global rank in aid: 4

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
People enjoy the sun at a fountain in front of the opera house in Frankfurt, Germany.

Germany

Economic aid in 2012: $10.44 billion

Global rank in aid: 5

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
Cyclists visit a Dutch tulip field in Noordwijk, the Netherlands.

The Netherlands

Economic aid in 2012: $5.45 billion

Global rank in aid: 6

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
A view of Burj Khalifa from Al Qasr hotel in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

The United Arab Emirates

Economic aid in 2012: $5.2 billion

Global rank in aid: 7

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
A view of Stockholm, Sweden.

Sweden

Economic aid in 2012: $3.95 billion

Global rank in aid: 8

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25 countries that give most economic aid

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A view of Montreal skyline from Mont-Royal mountain in Canada.

Canada

Economic aid in 2012: $3.9 billion

Global rank in aid: 9

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
A view of central Madrid in Spain.

Spain

Economic aid in 2012: $3.81 billion

Global rank in aid: 10

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
A view of a football stadium in the southern Italian region of Calabria.

Italy

Economic aid in 2012: $3.64 billion

Global rank in aid: 11

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25 countries that give most economic aid

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Royal Palace at the end of Karl Johans Gate in Oslo, Norway.

Norway

Economic aid in 2012: $2.95 billion

Global rank in aid: 12

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
A view of Nyhavn canal, part of the Copenhagen Harbor and home to many bars and restaurants in Denamrk.

Denamrk

Economic aid in 2012: $2.24 billion

Global rank in aid: 13

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
Shoppers stroll through a central Perth arcade in Australia.

Australia

Economic aid in 2012: $2.12 billion

Global rank in aid: 14

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
Guests enjoy a 'Dinner in the Sky' on a platform hanging in front of the Royal Palace in Brussels, Belgium.

Belgium

Economic aid in 2012: $1.98 billion

Global rank in aid: 15

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
An overview picture shows the Jet d'Eau (water fountain) and the Lake Leman from the St-Pierre Cathedrale in Geneva, Switzerland.

Switzerland

Economic aid in 2012: $1.65 billion

Global rank in aid: 16

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
A view of Vienna International Center and UN headquarters in Vienna, Austria.

Austria

Economic aid in 2012: $1.5 billion

Global rank in aid: 17

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Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
Tourists take part in the reindeer safari at Arctic Circle near Rovaniemi, northern Finland.

Finland

Economic aid in 2012: $1.02 billion

Global rank in aid: 18

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
Leandro Virgilio, 37, poses in the backyard of his restaurant near Dublin city centre which becomes a bar and club in the evenings in Ireland.

Ireland

Economic aid in 2012: $1.02 billion

Global rank in aid: 19

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
A view of Kingdom Tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia

Economic aid in 2012: $0.48 billion

Global rank in aid: 20

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
Part of Gangnam area is seen down the Han River in Seoul, South Korea.

South Korea

Economic aid in 2012: $0.46 billion

Global rank in aid: 21

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
A cafe with the Acropolis hill in the background in central Athens, Greece.

Greece

Economic aid in 2012: $0.42 billion

Global rank in aid: 22

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
Passengers wait for their trains at Lisbon's subway station in Portugal.

Portugal

Economic aid in 2012: $0.4 billion

Global rank in aid: 23

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
Petrusse river is seen near old fortifications of the city of Luxembourg.

Luxembourg

Economic aid in 2012: $0.29 billion

Global rank in aid: 24

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25 countries that give most economic aid

Last updated on: March 25, 2013 07:43 IST
Brad Smith performs a skyjump atop the Sky Tower in Auckland, New Zealand.

New Zealand

Economic aid in 2012: $0.26 billion

Global rank in aid: 25