Budget & Strategy
UNESCO adopts a budget on a two-years basis. The official documentation is available here.
For the first time in 2018, UNESCO budget is based on an integrated budget framework, which allows greater transparency and alignement of resources.
In 2018, the amount of arrears and total debt from non-member states to the organization is over 624 million US$
Adjusted budget as of December 2021, 1,5 billion US$ (before adjustement, including needed fundraising)
Access detailed Financial statement here
Adjusted budget as of December 2021, 1,5 billion US$ (before adjustement, including needed fundraising)
Access detailed Financial statement here
UNESCO's Budget in Detail
The Programme and Budget for 2018-2021 (40 C/5 Approved) covers the last quadrennium of the Medium-Term Strategy for 2014-2021 (37 C/4). It focuses on UNESCO’s contribution to implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and pursuit of its two global priorities – Africa and gender equality.
It also reflects the importance of the principles of the 2030 Agenda: universality; inclusivity; the eradication of poverty and the reduction of inequalities; fostering peaceful and inclusive societies; addressing the expectations and needs of the least developed countries, small island developing States, and young people; and providing support to countries in crisis, conflict and disaster situations.
In particular, it centres our work on access to quality education for all on an equal footing, the development of science, technology and innovation, the promotion of cultural heritage and cultural diversity, and freedom of expression – elements that are vital for the development of peaceful knowledge societies.



