Net ODA received from DAC donors in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa: Net ODA received from DAC donors was 11.1% in 2011. ▬ Flat

Latest (2011)
11.1%
Change on year
down 4.8%
Rank
4th
of 6 groups
All-time high
44.3%
in 1992
All-time low
10.7%
in 1977
Years of data
51
1961–2011

Net ODA received from DAC donors in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1961–2011

10203040196119862011

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

In 2011, net oda received from dac donors in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 11.1%.

That represents a change of down 4.8% on the previous year and down 22.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net oda received from dac donors in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 44.3% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 10.7%, in 1977.

Net ODA received from DAC donors in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year

Annual values for Net ODA received from DAC donors (% of recipient's GDI) in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1961 to 2011.
Year % of recipient's GDI Change
1961 13.4%
1962 20.2% +50.5%
1963 11.1% -45.3%
1964 24.2% +118.7%
1965 22.4% -7.7%
1966 21.6% -3.4%
1967 20.7% -4.0%
1968 17.2% -17.2%
1969 17.0% -0.9%
1970 13.0% -23.5%
1971 12.0% -7.6%
1972 12.7% +5.3%
1973 11.9% -6.4%
1974 11.5% -3.0%
1975 12.4% +7.8%
1976 11.5% -7.3%
1977 10.7% -6.5%
1978 13.9% +29.5%
1979 16.9% +21.7%
1980 18.6% +10.0%
1981 17.0% -8.8%
1982 18.6% +9.8%
1983 21.5% +15.5%
1984 25.2% +17.1%
1985 26.6% +5.7%
1986 26.4% -1.0%
1987 27.1% +2.8%
1988 32.2% +18.6%
1989 35.2% +9.6%
1990 39.4% +11.9%
1991 37.8% -4.1%
1992 44.3% +17.1%
1993 22.2% -49.9%
1994 20.4% -7.9%
1995 17.5% -14.2%
1996 16.0% -8.8%
1997 14.6% -8.5%
1998 15.1% +3.3%
1999 14.8% -2.2%
2000 14.8% +0.5%
2001 14.4% -3.2%
2002 19.7% +37.4%
2003 21.9% +11.1%
2004 16.3% -25.7%
2005 14.4% -11.6%
2006 13.2% -8.6%
2007 11.9% -9.6%
2008 11.7% -1.9%
2009 13.0% +11.2%
2010 11.6% -10.3%
2011 11.1% -4.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 18.6% 11.1% 24.2% 9
1970s 12.7% 10.7% 16.9% 10
1980s 24.8% 17.0% 35.2% 10
1990s 24.2% 14.6% 44.3% 10
2000s 15.1% 11.7% 21.9% 10
2010s 11.4% 11.1% 11.6% 2

Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa

  1. 1 Liberia 135.0% compare
  2. 2 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 132.2% compare
  3. 3 Guinea-Bissau 131.5% compare
  4. 4 Burundi 64.0% compare
  5. 5 Mozambique 54.8% compare
  6. 6 Malawi 51.6% compare
  7. 7 Togo 47.9% compare

See the full ranking of 55 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net oda received from dac donors in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Net oda received from dac donors in Sub-Saharan Africa was 11.1% 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 Sub-Saharan Africa?
The highest recorded value was 44.3% in 1992.
What is the lowest net oda received from dac donors recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 10.7% in 1977.
How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for net oda received from dac donors?
Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 4th out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
Is net oda received from dac donors rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Over the last ten years it is down 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Sub-Saharan 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 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
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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.