Net ODA received per capita from DAC donors in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa: Net ODA received per capita from DAC donors was 29.81 current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Net ODA received per capita from DAC donors in Sub-Saharan Africa, 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 current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, net oda received per capita from dac donors in Sub-Saharan Africa stood at 29.81 current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.0% on the previous year and up 172.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net oda received per capita from dac donors in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 35.79 current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1.2 current US$, in 1960.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net ODA received per capita from DAC donors in Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1.2 current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 1.76 current US$ | +47.2% |
| 1962 | 2.14 current US$ | +21.2% |
| 1963 | 1.93 current US$ | -9.6% |
| 1964 | 2.9 current US$ | +49.8% |
| 1965 | 3.31 current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1966 | 2.96 current US$ | -10.5% |
| 1967 | 3.06 current US$ | +3.2% |
| 1968 | 2.71 current US$ | -11.3% |
| 1969 | 2.68 current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1970 | 2.53 current US$ | -5.7% |
| 1971 | 2.74 current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1972 | 2.97 current US$ | +8.4% |
| 1973 | 3.44 current US$ | +15.7% |
| 1974 | 4.38 current US$ | +27.4% |
| 1975 | 5.49 current US$ | +25.4% |
| 1976 | 5.27 current US$ | -4.1% |
| 1977 | 5.79 current US$ | +10.0% |
| 1978 | 7.49 current US$ | +29.3% |
| 1979 | 9.63 current US$ | +28.5% |
| 1980 | 11.29 current US$ | +17.3% |
| 1981 | 10.95 current US$ | -3.0% |
| 1982 | 10.86 current US$ | -0.8% |
| 1983 | 10.43 current US$ | -4.0% |
| 1984 | 10.81 current US$ | +3.6% |
| 1985 | 11.91 current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1986 | 14.47 current US$ | +21.5% |
| 1987 | 16.26 current US$ | +12.4% |
| 1988 | 18.57 current US$ | +14.2% |
| 1989 | 18.25 current US$ | -1.7% |
| 1990 | 21.19 current US$ | +16.1% |
| 1991 | 19.56 current US$ | -7.7% |
| 1992 | 19.97 current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1993 | 18.33 current US$ | -8.2% |
| 1994 | 18.13 current US$ | -1.1% |
| 1995 | 16.96 current US$ | -6.4% |
| 1996 | 15.16 current US$ | -10.6% |
| 1997 | 13.21 current US$ | -12.9% |
| 1998 | 12.95 current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1999 | 11.77 current US$ | -9.1% |
| 2000 | 11.71 current US$ | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 10.93 current US$ | -6.7% |
| 2002 | 14.97 current US$ | +36.9% |
| 2003 | 22.32 current US$ | +49.1% |
| 2004 | 21.04 current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2005 | 28.17 current US$ | +33.9% |
| 2006 | 35.79 current US$ | +27.1% |
| 2007 | 25.05 current US$ | -30.0% |
| 2008 | 26.48 current US$ | +5.7% |
| 2009 | 27.41 current US$ | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 28.39 current US$ | +3.6% |
| 2011 | 29.81 current US$ | +5.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.46 current US$ | 1.2 current US$ | 3.31 current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.97 current US$ | 2.53 current US$ | 9.63 current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.38 current US$ | 10.43 current US$ | 18.57 current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 16.72 current US$ | 11.77 current US$ | 21.19 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.39 current US$ | 10.93 current US$ | 35.79 current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 29.1 current US$ | 28.39 current US$ | 29.81 current US$ | 2 |
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- IFC, private nonguaranteed (NFL, US$), per capita 0.4575 NFL, US$ per person (2024)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is net oda received per capita from dac donors in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Net oda received per capita from dac donors in Sub-Saharan Africa was 29.81 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 per capita from dac donors recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 35.79 current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest net oda received per capita from dac donors recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.2 current US$ in 1960.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for net oda received per capita from dac donors?
- Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 3rd out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is net oda received per capita from dac donors rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 172.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa 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 per capita from DAC 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.