Net ODA received from multilateral donors in Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone: Net ODA received from multilateral donors was 8.2% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
8.2%
Change on year
down 22.1%
World rank
7th
of 53 countries
All-time high
24.1%
in 1994
All-time low
-0.1%
in 1962
Years of data
52
1960–2011

Net ODA received from multilateral donors in Sierra Leone, 1960–2011

0510152025196019852011

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 Sierra Leone stood at 8.2%.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.1% on the previous year and down 46.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net oda received from multilateral donors in Sierra Leone peaked at 24.1% in 1994 and was at its lowest, -0.1%, in 1962.

Sierra Leone ranks 7th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Net ODA received from multilateral donors in Sierra Leone, year by year

Annual values for Net ODA received from multilateral donors (% of GDP) in Sierra Leone, 1960 to 2011.
Year % of GDP Change
1960 0.1%
1961 0.0% -47.6%
1962 -0.1% -207.6%
1963 0.1% -258.4%
1964 0.1% +19.6%
1965 0.1% +23.0%
1966 0.1% +19.6%
1967 0.2% +7.7%
1968 0.2% +28.8%
1969 0.4% +97.6%
1970 0.3% -15.1%
1971 0.4% +20.3%
1972 0.5% +28.9%
1973 1.1% +116.4%
1974 0.9% -21.4%
1975 1.0% +12.0%
1976 0.9% -11.3%
1977 1.9% +114.1%
1978 2.7% +40.7%
1979 1.8% -31.4%
1980 2.7% +45.0%
1981 2.3% -13.7%
1982 2.0% -13.9%
1983 2.9% +47.1%
1984 2.0% -31.5%
1985 3.9% +93.8%
1986 6.8% +75.1%
1987 2.6% -61.1%
1988 3.7% +39.3%
1989 2.8% -24.1%
1990 3.0% +6.1%
1991 4.5% +51.9%
1992 8.6% +91.4%
1993 13.1% +51.3%
1994 24.1% +84.2%
1995 16.7% -30.9%
1996 11.8% -29.1%
1997 8.9% -24.9%
1998 7.5% -15.3%
1999 2.0% -73.4%
2000 10.2% +410.9%
2001 15.4% +50.2%
2002 12.5% -18.5%
2003 9.1% -27.1%
2004 14.9% +62.6%
2005 13.0% -12.6%
2006 10.8% -17.1%
2007 7.9% -26.3%
2008 8.3% +4.3%
2009 10.5% +26.6%
2010 10.5% +0.4%
2011 8.2% -22.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.1% -0.1% 0.4% 10
1970s 1.2% 0.3% 2.7% 10
1980s 3.2% 2.0% 6.8% 10
1990s 10.0% 2.0% 24.1% 10
2000s 11.3% 7.9% 15.4% 10
2010s 9.4% 8.2% 10.5% 2

Countries ranked near Sierra Leone

  1. 4 Burundi 13.1% compare
  2. 5 Gambia 10.8% compare
  3. 6 Rwanda 10.4% compare
  4. 8 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 8.1% compare
  5. 9 Central African Republic 7.4% compare
  6. 10 Guinea-Bissau 6.8% compare

See the full ranking of 59 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net oda received from multilateral donors in Sierra Leone?
Net oda received from multilateral donors in Sierra Leone was 8.2% 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 Sierra Leone?
The highest recorded value was 24.1% in 1994.
What is the lowest net oda received from multilateral donors recorded in Sierra Leone?
The lowest recorded value was -0.1% in 1962.
How does Sierra Leone rank for net oda received from multilateral donors?
Sierra Leone ranks 7th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
Is net oda received from multilateral donors rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
Over the last ten years it is down 46.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sierra Leone 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.