Net ODA received in Lesotho

Lesotho: Net ODA received was 8.6% in 2011. ▲ Rising

Latest (2011)
8.6%
Change on year
down 7.5%
World rank
25th
of 41 countries
All-time high
9.3%
in 2010
All-time low
3.6%
in 2006
Years of data
7
2005–2011

Net ODA received in Lesotho, 2005–2011

02468102005200820112005: 3.6 % exports and imports2006: 3.6 % exports and imports2007: 5.7 % exports and imports2008: 6.4 % exports and imports2009: 5.4 % exports and imports2010: 9.3 % exports and imports2011: 8.6 % exports and imports

Source: Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and World Bank imports of goods and services estimates. Measured in % exports and imports.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net oda received in Lesotho is 8.6%, measured in 2011.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.5% on the previous year and up 139.8% over ten years.

Lesotho ranks 25th of 41 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 4.9% 3.6% 6.4% 5
2010s 8.9% 8.6% 9.3% 2

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 22 Zambia 11.6% compare
  2. 23 Sudan 10.3% compare
  3. 24 Ghana 8.7% compare
  4. 26 Cameroon 8.1% compare
  5. 27 Guinea 7.3% compare
  6. 28 Côte d'Ivoire 7.1% compare

See the full ranking of 41 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net oda received in Lesotho?
Net oda received in Lesotho was 8.6% in 2011, according to Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and World Bank imports of goods and services estimates.
What is the highest net oda received recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 9.3% in 2010.
What is the lowest net oda received recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was 3.6% in 2006.
How does Lesotho rank for net oda received?
Lesotho ranks 25th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
Is net oda received rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is up 139.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Lesotho data come from?
The figures come from Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and World Bank imports of goods and services estimates, published as part of Net ODA received (% exports and imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net ODA received (% exports and imports)
Unit
% exports and imports
Source
Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and World Bank imports of goods and services estimates
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
41 places, 276 data points, 2005–2011
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Aid includes both official development assistance (ODA) and official aid. Ratios are computed using values in U.S. dollars converted at official exchange rates.