Net ODA received from DAC donors in Malawi

Malawi: Net ODA received from DAC donors was 51.6% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
51.6%
Change on year
up 39.4%
World rank
6th
of 49 countries
All-time high
215.9%
in 1964
All-time low
15.5%
in 1978
Years of data
51
1960–2011

Net ODA received from DAC donors in Malawi, 1960–2011

050100150200196019852011

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 % of recipient's GDI.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net oda received from dac donors in Malawi is 51.6%, measured in 2011.

The figure is up 39.4% on the previous year and down 32.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net oda received from dac donors in Malawi peaked at 215.9% in 1964 and was at its lowest, 15.5%, in 1978.

Malawi ranks 6th of 49 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Net ODA received from DAC donors in Malawi, year by year

Annual values for Net ODA received from DAC donors (% of recipient's GDI) in Malawi, 1960 to 2011.
Year % of recipient's GDI Change
1960 24.8%
1961 37.0% +49.3%
1962 75.9% +105.2%
1963 87.7% +15.6%
1964 215.9% +146.1%
1965 107.7% -50.1%
1966 68.4% -36.5%
1967 80.1% +17.2%
1968 58.8% -26.6%
1969 44.5% -24.4%
1970 34.7% -22.0%
1971 32.7% -5.6%
1972 26.9% -17.7%
1973 22.1% -17.8%
1974 20.4% -8.0%
1975 22.8% +11.8%
1976 26.3% +15.3%
1977 27.2% +3.5%
1978 15.5% -43.0%
1979 28.7% +85.8%
1980 24.7% -14.1%
1981 37.6% +52.4%
1982 25.7% -31.6%
1983 20.2% -21.7%
1984 33.3% +65.0%
1985 25.2% -24.4%
1986 57.6% +128.8%
1987 83.3% +44.7%
1988 61.4% -26.3%
1989 46.5% -24.2%
1990 49.9% +7.2%
1991 46.8% -6.1%
1992 58.2% +24.3%
1993 50.5% -13.2%
1994 73.1% +44.7%
1995 90.9% +24.3%
1996 93.9% +3.2%
1997 56.6% -39.7%
1998 86.6% +53.0%
1999 87.8% +1.4%
2000 114.3% +30.2%
2001 76.3% -33.3%
2003 75.0% -1.7%
2004 65.0% -13.4%
2005 52.4% -19.3%
2006 50.2% -4.2%
2007 42.0% -16.4%
2008 39.8% -5.1%
2009 34.1% -14.3%
2010 37.0% +8.6%
2011 51.6% +39.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 80.1% 24.8% 215.9% 10
1970s 25.7% 15.5% 34.7% 10
1980s 41.5% 20.2% 83.3% 10
1990s 69.4% 46.8% 93.9% 10
2000s 61.0% 34.1% 114.3% 9
2010s 44.3% 37.0% 51.6% 2

Countries ranked near Malawi

  1. 3 Guinea-Bissau 131.5% compare
  2. 4 Burundi 64.0% compare
  3. 5 Mozambique 54.8% compare
  4. 7 Togo 47.9% compare
  5. 8 Rwanda 43.4% compare
  6. 9 Comoros 42.4% compare

See the full ranking of 55 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net oda received from dac donors in Malawi?
Net oda received from dac donors in Malawi was 51.6% 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 net oda received from dac donors recorded in Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 215.9% in 1964.
What is the lowest net oda received from dac donors recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 15.5% in 1978.
How does Malawi rank for net oda received from dac donors?
Malawi ranks 6th out of 49 countries with data for 2011.
Is net oda received from dac donors rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is down 32.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malawi 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 Net ODA received from DAC donors (% of recipient's GDI). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net ODA received from DAC donors (% of recipient's GDI)
Unit
% of recipient's GDI
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
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
55 places, 2,312 data points, 1960–2011
Last refreshed

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.