Net ODA received in Lesotho

Lesotho: Net ODA received was 17.3% in 2008. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2008)
17.3%
Change on year
down 1.2%
World rank
18th
of 29 countries
All-time high
76.6%
in 1990
All-time low
10.3%
in 2006
Years of data
14
1990–2008

Net ODA received in Lesotho, 1990–2008

204060801990199920081990: 76.6 % of central government expenditure1991: 53.5 % of central government expenditure1992: 57.5 % of central government expenditure1994: 39.1 % of central government expenditure1995: 35.1 % of central government expenditure1996: 36.8 % of central government expenditure2001: 18.4 % of central government expenditure2002: 27.2 % of central government expenditure2003: 19.6 % of central government expenditure2004: 19 % of central government expenditure2005: 11.8 % of central government expenditure2006: 10.3 % of central government expenditure2007: 17.5 % of central government expenditure2008: 17.3 % of central government expenditure

Source: Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and IMF central government expense estimates. Measured in % of central government expenditure.

Analysis

The most recent figure for net oda received in Lesotho is 17.3%, measured in 2008.

That represents a change of down 1.2% on the previous year and down 53.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net oda received in Lesotho peaked at 76.6% in 1990 and was at its lowest, 10.3%, in 2006.

That places Lesotho 18th out of 29 countries with data for 2008, 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 in Lesotho, year by year

Annual values for Net ODA received (% of central government expenditure) in Lesotho, 1990 to 2008.
Year % of central government expenditure Change
1990 76.6%
1991 53.5% -30.2%
1992 57.5% +7.6%
1994 39.1% -32.1%
1995 35.1% -10.1%
1996 36.8% +4.8%
2001 18.4% -50.0%
2002 27.2% +47.6%
2003 19.6% -27.6%
2004 19.0% -3.3%
2005 11.8% -38.1%
2006 10.3% -12.6%
2007 17.5% +70.3%
2008 17.3% -1.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 49.8% 35.1% 76.6% 6
2000s 17.6% 10.3% 27.2% 8

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 15 Zambia 32.9% compare
  2. 16 Kenya 32.2% compare
  3. 17 Ghana 21.7% compare
  4. 19 Namibia 10.3% compare
  5. 20 Eswatini 8.8% compare
  6. 21 Nigeria 8.6% compare

See the full ranking of 34 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net oda received in Lesotho?
Net oda received in Lesotho was 17.3% in 2008, according to Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and IMF central government expense estimates.
What is the highest net oda received recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 76.6% in 1990.
What is the lowest net oda received recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was 10.3% in 2006.
How does Lesotho rank for net oda received?
Lesotho ranks 18th out of 29 countries with data for 2008.
Is net oda received rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is down 53.0%. 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, and IMF central government expense estimates, published as part of Net ODA received (% of central government expenditure). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net ODA received (% of central government expenditure)
Unit
% of central government expenditure
Source
Development Assistance Committee of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, and IMF central government expense estimates
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
34 places, 588 data points, 1960–2011
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