Net ODA received from DAC donors in Namibia
Namibia: Net ODA received from DAC donors was 1.9% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Net ODA received from DAC donors in Namibia, 1983–2011
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
Namibia recorded 1.9% for net oda received from dac donors in 2011.
That represents a change of down 2.9% on the previous year and down 15.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net oda received from dac donors in Namibia peaked at 4.3% in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1983.
That places Namibia 34th 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 Namibia, year by year
| Year | % of recipient's GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 0.0% | — |
| 1985 | 0.2% | +40326.9% |
| 1986 | 0.4% | +105.6% |
| 1987 | 0.8% | +87.9% |
| 1988 | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| 1989 | 1.7% | +106.7% |
| 1990 | 1.7% | +0.6% |
| 1991 | 3.8% | +128.1% |
| 1992 | 3.5% | -8.8% |
| 1993 | 4.3% | +24.1% |
| 1994 | 3.5% | -19.2% |
| 1995 | 4.2% | +21.0% |
| 1996 | 3.9% | -7.3% |
| 1997 | 3.4% | -12.8% |
| 1998 | 3.8% | +12.0% |
| 1999 | 3.5% | -8.3% |
| 2000 | 2.5% | -28.5% |
| 2001 | 2.2% | -11.7% |
| 2002 | 2.6% | +16.0% |
| 2003 | 2.3% | -12.0% |
| 2004 | 1.9% | -16.0% |
| 2005 | 1.2% | -35.0% |
| 2006 | 1.4% | +9.6% |
| 2007 | 1.6% | +21.9% |
| 2008 | 1.7% | +5.0% |
| 2009 | 2.8% | +62.5% |
| 2010 | 1.9% | -31.5% |
| 2011 | 1.9% | -2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.7% | 6 |
| 1990s | 3.6% | 1.7% | 4.3% | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Namibia
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 1.9% 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 4.3% in 1993.
- What is the lowest net oda received from dac donors recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1983.
- How does Namibia rank for net oda received from dac donors?
- Namibia ranks 34th 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 down 15.5%. 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 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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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.