Net ODA received from DAC donors in Mauritania

Mauritania: Net ODA received from DAC donors was 3.1% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
3.1%
Change on year
up 8.3%
World rank
29th
of 53 countries
All-time high
16.5%
in 1989
All-time low
0.0%
in 1963
Years of data
50
1961–2011

Net ODA received from DAC donors in Mauritania, 1961–2011

051015196119862011

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

Mauritania recorded 3.1% for net oda received from dac donors in 2011.

That represents a change of up 8.3% on the previous year and down 50.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net oda received from dac donors in Mauritania peaked at 16.5% in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1963.

That places Mauritania 29th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it 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 Mauritania, year by year

Annual values for Net ODA received from DAC donors (% of recipient's GDP) in Mauritania, 1961 to 2011.
Year % of recipient's GDP Change
1961 0.0%
1963 0.0% -52.7%
1964 6.1% +69048.7%
1965 3.9% -36.5%
1966 2.3% -41.1%
1967 4.2% +85.4%
1968 2.9% -30.6%
1969 2.6% -12.5%
1970 1.4% -46.8%
1971 1.5% +11.3%
1972 1.8% +16.1%
1973 4.8% +170.9%
1974 6.1% +28.8%
1975 2.7% -56.2%
1976 3.4% +26.4%
1977 4.6% +35.1%
1978 7.3% +58.3%
1979 5.5% -24.3%
1980 7.6% +37.2%
1981 8.9% +18.2%
1982 8.2% -7.7%
1983 9.2% +11.1%
1984 9.4% +3.2%
1985 14.7% +55.5%
1986 13.1% -10.9%
1987 10.7% -18.1%
1988 11.9% +11.3%
1989 16.5% +38.4%
1990 10.4% -36.7%
1991 7.6% -26.8%
1992 8.0% +4.1%
1993 15.7% +97.1%
1994 9.7% -37.8%
1995 8.9% -8.5%
1996 6.9% -23.1%
1997 6.9% +0.5%
1998 4.6% -32.9%
1999 6.3% +36.5%
2000 6.4% +1.0%
2001 6.3% -1.5%
2002 11.1% +76.4%
2003 8.7% -21.4%
2004 4.6% -47.6%
2005 4.8% +5.6%
2006 3.1% -36.1%
2007 4.0% +28.8%
2008 3.9% -2.4%
2009 4.0% +4.0%
2010 2.9% -29.0%
2011 3.1% +8.3%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2.7% 0.0% 6.1% 8
1970s 3.9% 1.4% 7.3% 10
1980s 11.0% 7.6% 16.5% 10
1990s 8.5% 4.6% 15.7% 10
2000s 5.7% 3.1% 11.1% 10
2010s 3.0% 2.9% 3.1% 2

Countries ranked near Mauritania

  1. 26 Senegal 4.1% compare
  2. 27 Gambia 4.1% compare
  3. 28 Zambia 3.7% compare
  4. 30 Côte d'Ivoire 3.0% compare
  5. 31 Chad 2.3% compare
  6. 32 Ghana 2.3% compare

See the full ranking of 59 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net oda received from dac donors in Mauritania?
Net oda received from dac donors in Mauritania was 3.1% 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 Mauritania?
The highest recorded value was 16.5% in 1989.
What is the lowest net oda received from dac donors recorded in Mauritania?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1963.
How does Mauritania rank for net oda received from dac donors?
Mauritania ranks 29th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
Is net oda received from dac donors rising or falling in Mauritania?
Over the last ten years it is down 50.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mauritania 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.