Although Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg have achieved the 0.7% target, the global average has actually declined, from 0.5% of GDP in 1960 to 0.3% today.
Embora a Noruega, a Suécia, a Dinamarca, a Holanda, e o Luxemburgo tenham alcançado o objectivo de 0,7%, a média global acabou por cair, de 0,5% do PIB em 1960 para os actuais 0,3%.