Net ODA received from multilateral donors in Lesotho
Lesotho: Net ODA received from multilateral donors was 114.04 million constant 2010 US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
114.04 million constant 2010 US$
Change on year
down 32.6%
World rank
34th
of 53 countries
All-time high
169.32 million constant 2010 US$
in 2010
All-time low
240,000 constant 2010 US$
in 1961
Years of data
52
1960–2011
Net ODA received from multilateral donors in Lesotho, 1960–2011
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 constant 2010 US$.
Analysis
In 2011, net oda received from multilateral donors in Lesotho stood at 114.04 million constant 2010 US$.
The figure is down 32.6% on the previous year and up 152.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net oda received from multilateral donors in Lesotho peaked at 169.32 million constant 2010 US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, 240,000 constant 2010 US$, in 1961.
That places Lesotho 34th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net ODA received from multilateral donors in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | constant 2010 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 410,000 constant 2010 US$ | — |
| 1961 | 240,000 constant 2010 US$ | -41.5% |
| 1962 | 1.38 million constant 2010 US$ | +475.0% |
| 1963 | 1.19 million constant 2010 US$ | -13.8% |
| 1964 | 1.16 million constant 2010 US$ | -2.5% |
| 1965 | 1.71 million constant 2010 US$ | +47.4% |
| 1966 | 7.65 million constant 2010 US$ | +347.4% |
| 1967 | 11.20 million constant 2010 US$ | +46.4% |
| 1968 | 5.26 million constant 2010 US$ | -53.0% |
| 1969 | 11.63 million constant 2010 US$ | +121.1% |
| 1970 | 23.12 million constant 2010 US$ | +98.8% |
| 1971 | 28.17 million constant 2010 US$ | +21.8% |
| 1972 | 24.32 million constant 2010 US$ | -13.7% |
| 1973 | 28.30 million constant 2010 US$ | +16.4% |
| 1974 | 35.78 million constant 2010 US$ | +26.4% |
| 1975 | 54.09 million constant 2010 US$ | +51.2% |
| 1976 | 39.24 million constant 2010 US$ | -27.5% |
| 1977 | 54.83 million constant 2010 US$ | +39.7% |
| 1978 | 59.84 million constant 2010 US$ | +9.1% |
| 1979 | 51.96 million constant 2010 US$ | -13.2% |
| 1980 | 74.75 million constant 2010 US$ | +43.9% |
| 1981 | 109.70 million constant 2010 US$ | +46.8% |
| 1982 | 96.98 million constant 2010 US$ | -11.6% |
| 1983 | 106.98 million constant 2010 US$ | +10.3% |
| 1984 | 85.83 million constant 2010 US$ | -19.8% |
| 1985 | 107.18 million constant 2010 US$ | +24.9% |
| 1986 | 68.45 million constant 2010 US$ | -36.1% |
| 1987 | 84.19 million constant 2010 US$ | +23.0% |
| 1988 | 73.82 million constant 2010 US$ | -12.3% |
| 1989 | 114.67 million constant 2010 US$ | +55.3% |
| 1990 | 89.80 million constant 2010 US$ | -21.7% |
| 1991 | 79.11 million constant 2010 US$ | -11.9% |
| 1992 | 106.78 million constant 2010 US$ | +35.0% |
| 1993 | 103.87 million constant 2010 US$ | -2.7% |
| 1994 | 105.08 million constant 2010 US$ | +1.2% |
| 1995 | 69.48 million constant 2010 US$ | -33.9% |
| 1996 | 70.54 million constant 2010 US$ | +1.5% |
| 1997 | 60.64 million constant 2010 US$ | -14.0% |
| 1998 | 46.06 million constant 2010 US$ | -24.0% |
| 1999 | 9.98 million constant 2010 US$ | -78.3% |
| 2000 | 27.91 million constant 2010 US$ | +179.7% |
| 2001 | 45.25 million constant 2010 US$ | +62.1% |
| 2002 | 77.41 million constant 2010 US$ | +71.1% |
| 2003 | 64.89 million constant 2010 US$ | -16.2% |
| 2004 | 79.80 million constant 2010 US$ | +23.0% |
| 2005 | 34.80 million constant 2010 US$ | -56.4% |
| 2006 | 39.14 million constant 2010 US$ | +12.5% |
| 2007 | 73.23 million constant 2010 US$ | +87.1% |
| 2008 | 80.32 million constant 2010 US$ | +9.7% |
| 2009 | 49.65 million constant 2010 US$ | -38.2% |
| 2010 | 169.32 million constant 2010 US$ | +241.0% |
| 2011 | 114.04 million constant 2010 US$ | -32.6% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 114.04 million constant 2010 US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 233.31 million constant 2010 US$, 49% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 114.04 million constant 2010 US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 238.05 million constant 2010 US$, 48% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net ODA received from multilateral donors in Lesotho changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | +475.0% | 240,000 constant 2010 US$ | 1.38 million constant 2010 US$ |
| 1966 | +347.4% | 1.71 million constant 2010 US$ | 7.65 million constant 2010 US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.18 million constant 2010 US$ | 240,000 constant 2010 US$ | 11.63 million constant 2010 US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 39.97 million constant 2010 US$ | 23.12 million constant 2010 US$ | 59.84 million constant 2010 US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 92.25 million constant 2010 US$ | 68.45 million constant 2010 US$ | 114.67 million constant 2010 US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 74.13 million constant 2010 US$ | 9.98 million constant 2010 US$ | 106.78 million constant 2010 US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 57.24 million constant 2010 US$ | 27.91 million constant 2010 US$ | 80.32 million constant 2010 US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 141.68 million constant 2010 US$ | 114.04 million constant 2010 US$ | 169.32 million constant 2010 US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 31 Zimbabwe 175.49 million constant 2010 US$ compare
- 32 Central African Republic 162.97 million constant 2010 US$ compare
- 33 Guinea 117.69 million constant 2010 US$ compare
- 35 Eritrea 97.40 million constant 2010 US$ compare
- 36 Gambia 96.61 million constant 2010 US$ compare
- 37 Congo 84.29 million constant 2010 US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net oda received from multilateral donors in Lesotho?
- Net oda received from multilateral donors in Lesotho was 114.04 million constant 2010 US$ 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 multilateral donors recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 169.32 million constant 2010 US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest net oda received from multilateral donors recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 240,000 constant 2010 US$ in 1961.
- How does Lesotho rank for net oda received from multilateral donors?
- Lesotho ranks 34th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is net oda received from multilateral donors rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 152.0%. 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 multilateral donors (constant 2010 US$). 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. Data are in constant 2008 dollars.