Net ODA received from multilateral donors in Lesotho
Lesotho: Net ODA received from multilateral donors was 14.1% 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 gross capital formation.
Analysis
In 2011, net oda received from multilateral donors in Lesotho stood at 14.1%.
The figure is down 45.9% on the previous year and up 38.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net oda received from multilateral donors in Lesotho peaked at 65.8% in 1971 and was at its lowest, 1.5%, in 1999.
Lesotho ranks 21st of 49 countries on this measure, 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 gross capital formation | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.1% | — |
| 1961 | 2.1% | -70.0% |
| 1962 | 6.1% | +185.7% |
| 1963 | 3.9% | -35.6% |
| 1964 | 3.2% | -19.4% |
| 1965 | 3.8% | +20.0% |
| 1966 | 19.0% | +398.5% |
| 1967 | 22.9% | +20.5% |
| 1968 | 10.2% | -55.5% |
| 1969 | 22.3% | +119.3% |
| 1970 | 50.9% | +127.7% |
| 1971 | 65.8% | +29.4% |
| 1972 | 46.0% | -30.1% |
| 1973 | 33.0% | -28.2% |
| 1974 | 41.9% | +26.8% |
| 1975 | 51.0% | +21.7% |
| 1976 | 20.6% | -59.7% |
| 1977 | 33.8% | +64.4% |
| 1978 | 28.5% | -15.8% |
| 1979 | 19.7% | -30.9% |
| 1980 | 18.4% | -6.5% |
| 1981 | 24.9% | +35.7% |
| 1982 | 25.1% | +0.8% |
| 1983 | 33.2% | +32.0% |
| 1984 | 26.1% | -21.4% |
| 1985 | 36.3% | +39.3% |
| 1986 | 26.5% | -27.0% |
| 1987 | 29.2% | +10.2% |
| 1988 | 20.4% | -30.1% |
| 1989 | 26.2% | +28.4% |
| 1990 | 17.9% | -31.7% |
| 1991 | 11.5% | -36.0% |
| 1992 | 13.8% | +20.1% |
| 1993 | 14.4% | +4.4% |
| 1994 | 14.1% | -1.9% |
| 1995 | 8.2% | -41.8% |
| 1996 | 8.3% | +0.6% |
| 1997 | 7.6% | -8.4% |
| 1998 | 7.6% | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 1.5% | -80.9% |
| 2000 | 5.0% | +246.8% |
| 2001 | 10.2% | +101.5% |
| 2002 | 22.8% | +124.1% |
| 2003 | 15.5% | -32.0% |
| 2004 | 19.5% | +25.8% |
| 2005 | 9.5% | -51.1% |
| 2006 | 11.2% | +17.4% |
| 2007 | 17.4% | +55.5% |
| 2008 | 17.3% | -0.6% |
| 2009 | 9.8% | -43.2% |
| 2010 | 26.1% | +165.8% |
| 2011 | 14.1% | -45.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10.1% | 2.1% | 22.9% | 10 |
| 1970s | 39.1% | 19.7% | 65.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 26.6% | 18.4% | 36.3% | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.5% | 1.5% | 17.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.8% | 5.0% | 22.8% | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.1% | 14.1% | 26.1% | 2 |
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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 14.1% 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 65.8% in 1971.
- What is the lowest net oda received from multilateral donors recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.5% in 1999.
- How does Lesotho rank for net oda received from multilateral donors?
- Lesotho ranks 21st out of 49 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 38.8%. 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 gross capital formation). 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.