The United Nations has long warned that the organization is in an unprecedented financial crisis. The organization’s year-end arrears have climbed from US$330 million in 2022 to US$859 million in 2023.

In 2023, only 142 member states will pay their dues in full, which is again the lowest level in the past five years. For some Member States, some financial delays may indeed be "politically motivated" The United States is not included in the list of member states that have paid their dues.