Gross ODA aid disbursement for commodity and general program in South Africa
South Africa: Gross ODA aid disbursement for commodity and general program was 30,830 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Gross ODA aid disbursement for commodity and general program in South Africa, 2002–2011
Source: Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Geographical Distribution of Financial Flows to Developing Countries, Development Co-operation Report, a. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross oda aid disbursement for commodity and general program in South Africa is 30,830 current US$, measured in 2011.
The figure is up 328.7% on the previous year and down 96.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross oda aid disbursement for commodity and general program in South Africa peaked at 7.73 million current US$ in 2003 and was at its lowest, 7,191 current US$, in 2010.
South Africa ranks 49th of 50 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross ODA aid disbursement for commodity and general program in South Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 902,837 current US$ | — |
| 2003 | 7.73 million current US$ | +756.6% |
| 2004 | 155,672 current US$ | -98.0% |
| 2005 | 660,427 current US$ | +324.2% |
| 2006 | 2.70 million current US$ | +308.2% |
| 2007 | 529,965 current US$ | -80.3% |
| 2008 | 40,469 current US$ | -92.4% |
| 2009 | 132,326 current US$ | +227.0% |
| 2010 | 7,191 current US$ | -94.6% |
| 2011 | 30,830 current US$ | +328.7% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 30,830 current US$ is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 577,036 current US$, 5% of the median. (5 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 30,830 current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 37.68 million current US$, 0% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.61 million current US$ | 40,469 current US$ | 7.73 million current US$ | 8 |
| 2010s | 19,010 current US$ | 7,191 current US$ | 30,830 current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More external debt data for South Africa
- Net financial flows, IBRD 1.36 billion NFL, current US$ (2025)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per capita -0.2407 NFL, US$ per person (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per unit of GDP -0 NFL, US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per square kilometre 444.22 NFL, US$ per square kilometre (2023)
- Use of IMF credit 6.45 billion DOD, current US$ (2025)
- External debt stocks, public and publicly guaranteed (PPG) 115.04 billion DOD, current US$ (2025)
- External debt stocks, long-term 139.25 billion DOD, current US$ (2025)
- External debt stocks, short-term 60.64 billion DOD, current US$ (2025)
- Short-term debt 29.4% (2025)
- Net financial flows, IBRD (NFL, current US$), annual growth rate -109.7 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross oda aid disbursement for commodity and general program in South Africa?
- Gross oda aid disbursement for commodity and general program in South Africa was 30,830 current US$ in 2011, according to Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Geographical Distribution of Financial Flows to Developing Countries, Development Co-operation Report, a.
- What is the highest gross oda aid disbursement for commodity and general program recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 7.73 million current US$ in 2003.
- What is the lowest gross oda aid disbursement for commodity and general program recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 7,191 current US$ in 2010.
- How does South Africa rank for gross oda aid disbursement for commodity and general program?
- South Africa ranks 49th out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Is gross oda aid disbursement for commodity and general program rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Geographical Distribution of Financial Flows to Developing Countries, Development Co-operation Report, a, published as part of Gross ODA aid disbursement for commodity and general program assistance, DAC donors total (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This is the aggregate total for general budget support (DT.ODA.DACD.AGPA.BDGT.CD); development food aid/food security (DT.ODA.DACD.AGPA.FOOD.CD) and other commodity assistance (DT.ODA.DACD.AGPA.OCOM.CD). Official Bilateral Commitments (or Gross Disburse