Net ODA received from multilateral donors in Namibia
Namibia: Net ODA received from multilateral donors was 49.18 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Net ODA received from multilateral donors in Namibia, 1985–2011
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 current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, net oda received from multilateral donors in Namibia stood at 49.18 million current US$.
The figure is up 11.2% on the previous year and up 47.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net oda received from multilateral donors in Namibia peaked at 84.95 million current US$ in 1991 and was at its lowest, 870,000 current US$, in 1987.
That places Namibia 45th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net ODA received from multilateral donors in Namibia, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 2.43 million current US$ | — |
| 1986 | 8.00 million current US$ | +229.2% |
| 1987 | 870,000 current US$ | -89.1% |
| 1988 | 4.97 million current US$ | +471.3% |
| 1989 | 22.36 million current US$ | +349.9% |
| 1990 | 80.25 million current US$ | +258.9% |
| 1991 | 84.95 million current US$ | +5.9% |
| 1992 | 43.52 million current US$ | -48.8% |
| 1993 | 29.56 million current US$ | -32.1% |
| 1994 | 23.63 million current US$ | -20.1% |
| 1995 | 42.54 million current US$ | +80.0% |
| 1996 | 49.37 million current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1997 | 41.09 million current US$ | -16.8% |
| 1998 | 51.00 million current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1999 | 60.00 million current US$ | +17.6% |
| 2000 | 54.46 million current US$ | -9.2% |
| 2001 | 33.31 million current US$ | -38.8% |
| 2002 | 55.52 million current US$ | +66.7% |
| 2003 | 33.56 million current US$ | -39.6% |
| 2004 | 33.48 million current US$ | -0.2% |
| 2005 | 33.04 million current US$ | -1.3% |
| 2006 | 44.28 million current US$ | +34.0% |
| 2007 | 72.79 million current US$ | +64.4% |
| 2008 | 57.79 million current US$ | -20.6% |
| 2009 | 77.74 million current US$ | +34.5% |
| 2010 | 44.24 million current US$ | -43.1% |
| 2011 | 49.18 million current US$ | +11.2% |
Namibia compared with similar countries
- Namibia's 49.18 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 202.71 million current US$, 24% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Namibia's 49.18 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 230.25 million current US$, 21% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net ODA received from multilateral donors in Namibia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | +471.3% | 870,000 current US$ | 4.97 million current US$ |
| 1989 | +349.9% | 4.97 million current US$ | 22.36 million current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 7.73 million current US$ | 870,000 current US$ | 22.36 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 50.59 million current US$ | 23.63 million current US$ | 84.95 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 49.60 million current US$ | 33.04 million current US$ | 77.74 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 46.71 million current US$ | 44.24 million current US$ | 49.18 million current US$ | 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 multilateral donors in Namibia?
- Net oda received from multilateral donors in Namibia was 49.18 million current 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 84.95 million current US$ in 1991.
- What is the lowest net oda received from multilateral donors recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 870,000 current US$ in 1987.
- How does Namibia rank for net oda received from multilateral donors?
- Namibia ranks 45th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is net oda received from multilateral donors rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 47.6%. 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 multilateral donors (current 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 current U.S. dollars.