Net ODA received from multilateral donors in Lesotho

Lesotho: Net ODA received from multilateral donors was 4.9% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
4.9%
Change on year
down 32.6%
World rank
18th
of 53 countries
All-time high
15.2%
in 1985
All-time low
0.1%
in 1961
Years of data
52
1960–2011

Net ODA received from multilateral donors in Lesotho, 1960–2011

051015196019852011

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 GDP.

Analysis

In 2011, net oda received from multilateral donors in Lesotho stood at 4.9%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.6% on the previous year and up 29.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net oda received from multilateral donors in Lesotho peaked at 15.2% in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1961.

That places Lesotho 18th 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

Annual values for Net ODA received from multilateral donors (% of GDP) in Lesotho, 1960 to 2011.
Year % of GDP Change
1960 0.1%
1961 0.1% -41.9%
1962 0.4% +411.7%
1963 0.3% -20.9%
1964 0.3% -9.4%
1965 0.4% +42.0%
1966 1.9% +339.6%
1967 2.6% +37.8%
1968 1.3% -52.7%
1969 2.6% +108.1%
1970 5.2% +98.6%
1971 6.0% +16.1%
1972 5.2% -13.9%
1973 4.7% -9.0%
1974 5.3% +12.7%
1975 9.2% +73.5%
1976 7.0% -23.6%
1977 8.0% +14.1%
1978 7.1% -11.4%
1979 6.4% -9.6%
1980 6.8% +5.8%
1981 9.4% +37.8%
1982 10.7% +14.6%
1983 10.9% +1.8%
1984 9.7% -11.7%
1985 15.2% +57.1%
1986 10.3% -32.3%
1987 11.6% +12.9%
1988 9.2% -20.8%
1989 13.6% +47.9%
1990 10.0% -26.5%
1991 8.1% -18.6%
1992 9.8% +20.9%
1993 9.2% -6.3%
1994 9.2% -0.4%
1995 5.9% -35.2%
1996 6.2% +4.0%
1997 4.6% -25.4%
1998 3.6% -20.8%
1999 0.8% -77.7%
2000 2.1% +156.2%
2001 3.8% +81.9%
2002 7.3% +93.7%
2003 4.8% -34.0%
2004 5.2% +6.9%
2005 2.1% -59.6%
2006 2.3% +10.3%
2007 4.2% +82.2%
2008 4.8% +14.4%
2009 2.7% -42.8%
2010 7.3% +165.9%
2011 4.9% -32.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.0% 0.1% 2.6% 10
1970s 6.4% 4.7% 9.2% 10
1980s 10.7% 6.8% 15.2% 10
1990s 6.7% 0.8% 10.0% 10
2000s 3.9% 2.1% 7.3% 10
2010s 6.1% 4.9% 7.3% 2

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 15 Mauritania 5.4% compare
  2. 16 Ethiopia 5.1% compare
  3. 17 Burkina Faso 5.0% compare
  4. 19 Mali 4.5% compare
  5. 20 Eritrea 3.8% compare
  6. 21 Comoros 3.7% 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 4.9% 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 multilateral donors recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 15.2% in 1985.
What is the lowest net oda received from multilateral donors recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1961.
How does Lesotho rank for net oda received from multilateral donors?
Lesotho ranks 18th 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 29.8%. 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 (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net ODA received from multilateral donors (% of GDP)
Unit
% of 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, 2,610 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.