Net ODA received from multilateral donors in Lesotho
Lesotho: Net ODA received from multilateral donors was 4.9% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
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 % 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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per capita 0 NFL, US$ per person (2024)
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- Public and publicly guaranteed debt service 4.8% (2024)
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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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.