Net ODA received from DAC donors in Lesotho

Lesotho: Net ODA received from DAC donors was 5.9% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
5.9%
Change on year
up 35.8%
World rank
17th
of 53 countries
All-time high
21.8%
in 1984
All-time low
2.7%
in 2006
Years of data
52
1960–2011

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

5101520196019852011

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 GDP.

Analysis

Lesotho recorded 5.9% for net oda received from dac donors in 2011.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 35.8% on the previous year and up 40.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net oda received from dac donors in Lesotho peaked at 21.8% in 1984 and was at its lowest, 2.7%, in 2006.

Lesotho ranks 17th 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 Lesotho, year by year

Annual values for Net ODA received from DAC donors (% of recipient's GDP) in Lesotho, 1960 to 2011.
Year % of recipient's GDP Change
1960 4.4%
1961 11.5% +163.6%
1962 13.7% +19.3%
1963 11.6% -15.2%
1964 10.6% -9.1%
1965 16.9% +59.2%
1966 20.2% +19.8%
1967 20.6% +2.0%
1968 20.2% -2.0%
1969 17.2% -14.8%
1970 9.0% -47.8%
1971 15.7% +74.4%
1972 11.9% -23.8%
1973 6.8% -43.1%
1974 8.4% +23.2%
1975 9.8% +17.6%
1976 12.3% +24.9%
1977 10.9% -10.9%
1978 11.4% +4.1%
1979 15.8% +38.4%
1980 14.8% -6.2%
1981 14.3% -2.9%
1982 17.5% +21.9%
1983 18.2% +4.1%
1984 21.8% +19.7%
1985 20.8% -4.5%
1986 19.3% -7.4%
1987 16.9% -12.2%
1988 16.3% -3.5%
1989 16.3% -0.2%
1990 15.7% -3.9%
1991 12.2% -22.1%
1992 9.6% -21.3%
1993 10.2% +6.8%
1994 6.0% -41.1%
1995 7.2% +19.2%
1996 6.0% -16.0%
1997 5.2% -14.0%
1998 4.0% -23.6%
1999 3.2% -19.2%
2000 2.8% -11.9%
2001 4.2% +47.9%
2002 4.5% +8.4%
2003 3.4% -24.9%
2004 2.8% -16.3%
2005 2.9% +2.5%
2006 2.7% -7.6%
2007 3.9% +45.0%
2008 4.1% +3.9%
2009 4.1% +1.9%
2010 4.3% +4.5%
2011 5.9% +35.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 14.7% 4.4% 20.6% 10
1970s 11.2% 6.8% 15.8% 10
1980s 17.6% 14.3% 21.8% 10
1990s 7.9% 3.2% 15.7% 10
2000s 3.5% 2.7% 4.5% 10
2010s 5.1% 4.3% 5.9% 2

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 14 Ethiopia 6.5% compare
  2. 15 Uganda 5.9% compare
  3. 16 Sierra Leone 5.9% compare
  4. 18 Benin 5.8% compare
  5. 19 Zimbabwe 5.6% compare
  6. 20 Guinea-Bissau 5.4% compare

See the full ranking of 59 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net oda received from dac donors in Lesotho?
Net oda received from dac donors in Lesotho was 5.9% 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 Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 21.8% in 1984.
What is the lowest net oda received from dac donors recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was 2.7% in 2006.
How does Lesotho rank for net oda received from dac donors?
Lesotho ranks 17th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
Is net oda received from dac donors rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is up 40.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lesotho 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 GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net ODA received from DAC donors (% of recipient's GDP)
Unit
% of recipient's GDP
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
59 places, 2,602 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.