Net ODA received from DAC donors in Sierra Leone

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

Latest (2011)
5.9%
Change on year
down 25.0%
World rank
16th
of 53 countries
All-time high
18.2%
in 2002
All-time low
0.7%
in 1974
Years of data
52
1960–2011

Net ODA received from DAC donors in Sierra Leone, 1960–2011

05101520196019852011

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

The most recent figure for net oda received from dac donors in Sierra Leone is 5.9%, measured in 2011.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.0% on the previous year and down 61.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net oda received from dac donors in Sierra Leone peaked at 18.2% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 1974.

That places Sierra Leone 16th 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 Sierra Leone, year by year

Annual values for Net ODA received from DAC donors (% of recipient's GDP) in Sierra Leone, 1960 to 2011.
Year % of recipient's GDP Change
1960 2.0%
1961 4.5% +126.6%
1962 2.3% -49.7%
1963 2.7% +20.1%
1964 2.6% -4.4%
1965 4.8% +82.4%
1966 2.6% -45.8%
1967 2.0% -22.7%
1968 3.0% +53.3%
1969 1.8% -42.5%
1970 1.2% -32.4%
1971 2.1% +74.7%
1972 1.7% -19.7%
1973 1.3% -21.6%
1974 0.7% -46.9%
1975 1.4% +108.2%
1976 1.3% -12.6%
1977 1.7% +38.5%
1978 1.4% -19.5%
1979 2.6% +82.8%
1980 5.2% +101.3%
1981 3.0% -41.3%
1982 4.3% +42.1%
1983 3.6% -16.8%
1984 2.1% -42.0%
1985 3.5% +70.6%
1986 10.5% +195.9%
1987 6.2% -40.4%
1988 5.0% -20.3%
1989 7.7% +55.7%
1990 6.1% -20.7%
1991 8.7% +42.1%
1992 10.9% +25.2%
1993 13.8% +26.0%
1994 5.9% -57.0%
1995 6.9% +16.0%
1996 7.1% +3.8%
1997 4.9% -31.5%
1998 7.9% +62.6%
1999 8.9% +12.9%
2000 18.2% +103.2%
2001 15.5% -15.0%
2002 18.2% +17.6%
2003 15.2% -16.4%
2004 11.4% -25.2%
2005 7.9% -30.1%
2006 9.6% +21.4%
2007 17.9% +85.7%
2008 7.1% -60.4%
2009 8.2% +15.5%
2010 7.9% -3.7%
2011 5.9% -25.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2.8% 1.8% 4.8% 10
1970s 1.5% 0.7% 2.6% 10
1980s 5.1% 2.1% 10.5% 10
1990s 8.1% 4.9% 13.8% 10
2000s 12.9% 7.1% 18.2% 10
2010s 6.9% 5.9% 7.9% 2

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

  1. 13 Tanzania, United Republic of 7.0% compare
  2. 14 Ethiopia 6.5% compare
  3. 15 Uganda 5.9% compare
  4. 17 Lesotho 5.9% compare
  5. 18 Benin 5.8% compare
  6. 19 Zimbabwe 5.6% compare

See the full ranking of 59 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net oda received from dac donors in Sierra Leone?
Net oda received from dac donors in Sierra Leone 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 Sierra Leone?
The highest recorded value was 18.2% in 2002.
What is the lowest net oda received from dac donors recorded in Sierra Leone?
The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 1974.
How does Sierra Leone rank for net oda received from dac donors?
Sierra Leone ranks 16th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
Is net oda received from dac donors rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
Over the last ten years it is down 61.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sierra Leone 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.