The United Nations and all its agencies and funds spend about $10 billion each year, or about $1.70 for each of the world's inhabitants. This is a very small sum compared to most government budgets and it is just a tiny fraction of the world's military spending. Yet for over a decade, the UN has faced a debilitating financial crisis and it has been forced to cut back on important programs in all areas. Many member states have not paid their full dues and have cut their donations to the UN's voluntary funds. As of June 30, 2004, members arrears to the Regular Budget topped $1.052 billion, of which the United States alone owed $557 million (53% of the regular budget).
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they are making it look like we are shirking our obligations? WTF!!! LOL
Several years ago I ran across a site that listed what each country was assessed. I remember one country that was assessed less than $5,000 a year. I haven't been able to locate that site again. It was amazing to see how little some countries pay.
I pay more in income taxes than some of these countries pay to have a voice in the UN. Unreal.
The way I understand this is that each country pays a certain percentage of their GDP.