Net ODA received from DAC donors in Zambia

Zambia: Net ODA received from DAC donors was 3.7% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
3.7%
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
28th
of 53 countries
All-time high
22.0%
in 1992
All-time low
0.1%
in 1960
Years of data
52
1960–2011

Net ODA received from DAC donors in Zambia, 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 Zambia is 3.7%, measured in 2011.

That represents a change of down 0.4% on the previous year and down 51.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net oda received from dac donors in Zambia peaked at 22.0% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1960.

Zambia ranks 28th 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 Zambia, year by year

Annual values for Net ODA received from DAC donors (% of recipient's GDP) in Zambia, 1960 to 2011.
Year % of recipient's GDP Change
1960 0.1%
1961 0.1% +1.3%
1962 0.9% +549.1%
1963 0.8% -11.8%
1964 2.5% +229.0%
1965 1.2% -50.6%
1966 2.3% +85.4%
1967 4.5% +95.7%
1968 1.9% -58.4%
1969 0.9% -50.4%
1970 0.6% -39.9%
1971 1.1% +89.4%
1972 0.9% -16.2%
1973 1.7% +87.4%
1974 1.8% +7.9%
1975 2.8% +54.2%
1976 2.0% -26.7%
1977 3.8% +87.7%
1978 5.9% +54.3%
1979 6.3% +8.0%
1980 6.0% -4.8%
1981 4.5% -25.9%
1982 4.9% +9.6%
1983 5.4% +10.6%
1984 6.7% +23.2%
1985 9.6% +43.1%
1986 21.0% +119.3%
1987 15.3% -27.1%
1988 10.9% -28.5%
1989 7.9% -28.0%
1990 12.4% +58.1%
1991 17.3% +38.8%
1992 22.0% +27.3%
1993 15.6% -29.0%
1994 13.0% -16.8%
1995 12.6% -2.6%
1996 10.8% -14.3%
1997 9.4% -13.3%
1998 7.9% -15.6%
1999 10.9% +37.0%
2000 14.9% +37.6%
2001 7.5% -49.8%
2002 9.7% +29.1%
2003 13.6% +40.7%
2004 13.7% +0.6%
2005 11.5% -16.4%
2006 10.4% -9.1%
2007 6.2% -40.7%
2008 4.8% -22.3%
2009 5.5% +13.8%
2010 3.7% -33.0%
2011 3.7% -0.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.5% 0.1% 4.5% 10
1970s 2.7% 0.6% 6.3% 10
1980s 9.2% 4.5% 21.0% 10
1990s 13.2% 7.9% 22.0% 10
2000s 9.8% 4.8% 14.9% 10
2010s 3.7% 3.7% 3.7% 2

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 25 Burkina Faso 4.5% compare
  2. 26 Senegal 4.1% compare
  3. 27 Gambia 4.1% compare
  4. 29 Mauritania 3.1% compare
  5. 30 Côte d'Ivoire 3.0% compare
  6. 31 Chad 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 Zambia?
Net oda received from dac donors in Zambia was 3.7% 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 Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 22.0% in 1992.
What is the lowest net oda received from dac donors recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1960.
How does Zambia rank for net oda received from dac donors?
Zambia ranks 28th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
Is net oda received from dac donors rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is down 51.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia 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.