Net ODA received from DAC donors in Namibia
Namibia: Net ODA received from DAC donors was 233.84 million constant 2010 US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Net ODA received from DAC donors in Namibia, 1972–2011
Source: Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Geographical Distribution of Financial Flows to Aid Recipients, Development Cooperation Report, and Inte. Measured in constant 2010 US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net oda received from dac donors in Namibia is 233.84 million constant 2010 US$, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 73.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net oda received from dac donors in Namibia peaked at 259.94 million constant 2010 US$ in 2009 and was at its lowest, 30,000 constant 2010 US$, in 1983.
Namibia ranks 30th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net ODA received from DAC donors in Namibia, year by year
| Year | constant 2010 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 110,000 constant 2010 US$ | — |
| 1983 | 30,000 constant 2010 US$ | -72.7% |
| 1985 | 8.88 million constant 2010 US$ | +29500.0% |
| 1986 | 15.12 million constant 2010 US$ | +70.3% |
| 1987 | 29.76 million constant 2010 US$ | +96.8% |
| 1988 | 29.61 million constant 2010 US$ | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 73.30 million constant 2010 US$ | +147.6% |
| 1990 | 69.94 million constant 2010 US$ | -4.6% |
| 1991 | 153.63 million constant 2010 US$ | +119.7% |
| 1992 | 153.91 million constant 2010 US$ | +0.2% |
| 1993 | 201.11 million constant 2010 US$ | +30.7% |
| 1994 | 181.58 million constant 2010 US$ | -9.7% |
| 1995 | 197.89 million constant 2010 US$ | +9.0% |
| 1996 | 197.17 million constant 2010 US$ | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 194.08 million constant 2010 US$ | -1.6% |
| 1998 | 206.38 million constant 2010 US$ | +6.3% |
| 1999 | 181.51 million constant 2010 US$ | -12.1% |
| 2000 | 167.94 million constant 2010 US$ | -7.5% |
| 2001 | 135.10 million constant 2010 US$ | -19.6% |
| 2002 | 139.54 million constant 2010 US$ | +3.3% |
| 2003 | 151.44 million constant 2010 US$ | +8.5% |
| 2004 | 155.69 million constant 2010 US$ | +2.8% |
| 2005 | 108.07 million constant 2010 US$ | -30.6% |
| 2006 | 124.64 million constant 2010 US$ | +15.3% |
| 2007 | 157.31 million constant 2010 US$ | +26.2% |
| 2008 | 159.19 million constant 2010 US$ | +1.2% |
| 2009 | 259.94 million constant 2010 US$ | +63.3% |
| 2010 | 223.05 million constant 2010 US$ | -14.2% |
| 2011 | 233.84 million constant 2010 US$ | +4.8% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 233.84 million constant 2010 US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 327.43 million constant 2010 US$, 71% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 233.84 million constant 2010 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 302.38 million constant 2010 US$, 77% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net ODA received from DAC donors in Namibia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +29500.0% | 30,000 constant 2010 US$ | 8.88 million constant 2010 US$ |
| 1989 | +147.6% | 29.61 million constant 2010 US$ | 73.30 million constant 2010 US$ |
| 1991 | +119.7% | 69.94 million constant 2010 US$ | 153.63 million constant 2010 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 110,000 constant 2010 US$ | 110,000 constant 2010 US$ | 110,000 constant 2010 US$ | 1 |
| 1980s | 26.12 million constant 2010 US$ | 30,000 constant 2010 US$ | 73.30 million constant 2010 US$ | 6 |
| 1990s | 173.72 million constant 2010 US$ | 69.94 million constant 2010 US$ | 206.38 million constant 2010 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 155.89 million constant 2010 US$ | 108.07 million constant 2010 US$ | 259.94 million constant 2010 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 228.44 million constant 2010 US$ | 223.05 million constant 2010 US$ | 233.84 million constant 2010 US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
- 27 Niger 302.38 million constant 2010 US$ compare
- 28 Burundi 273.07 million constant 2010 US$ compare
- 29 Chad 247.78 million constant 2010 US$ compare
- 31 Egypt 229.36 million constant 2010 US$ compare
- 32 Madagascar 227.52 million constant 2010 US$ compare
- 33 Cape Verde 221.07 million constant 2010 US$ compare
More external debt data for Namibia
- Other investment, Debt instruments 1.94 billion US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) -10.08 % change on previous year (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 639.87 million US dollar (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 628.22 US dollar per person (2025)
- Other investment, Debt instruments (Assets, Positions, US dollar) 0.1288 US dollar per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Liabilities, International Liquidity, Liabilities to Nonresidents 571.15 million (2025)
- Net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government, Percent of -3.61 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations -39.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary net lending (+) / net borrowing (-), General government 1.67 (2030)
- Other investment, Debt instruments, Deposit taking corporations 206.89 US dollar per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net oda received from dac donors in Namibia?
- Net oda received from dac donors in Namibia was 233.84 million constant 2010 US$ in 2011, according to Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Geographical Distribution of Financial Flows to Aid Recipients, Development Cooperation Report, and Inte.
- What is the highest net oda received from dac donors recorded in Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 259.94 million constant 2010 US$ in 2009.
- What is the lowest net oda received from dac donors recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 30,000 constant 2010 US$ in 1983.
- How does Namibia rank for net oda received from dac donors?
- Namibia ranks 30th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is net oda received from dac donors rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 73.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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 Aid Recipients, Development Cooperation Report, and Inte, published as part of Net ODA received from DAC donors (constant 2010 US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Official development assistance and net official aid record the actual international transfer by the donor of financial resources or of goods or services valued at the cost to the donor, less any repayments of loan principal during the same period. Data are in constant 2008 dollars.