Net ODA received in Nigeria

Nigeria: Net ODA received was 8.6% in 2008. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2008)
8.6%
Change on year
down 53.3%
World rank
21st
of 29 countries
All-time high
124.2%
in 2006
All-time low
8.6%
in 2008
Years of data
5
2004–2008

Net ODA received in Nigeria, 2004–2008

02550751001252004200620082004: 12.4 % of central government expenditure2005: 115.2 % of central government expenditure2006: 124.2 % of central government expenditure2007: 18.5 % of central government expenditure2008: 8.6 % 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 Nigeria is 8.6%, measured in 2008. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 53.3% on the previous year and down 30.4% over five years.

That places Nigeria 21st out of 29 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.

Net ODA received in Nigeria, year by year

Annual values for Net ODA received (% of central government expenditure) in Nigeria, 2004 to 2008.
Year % of central government expenditure Change
2004 12.4%
2005 115.2% +828.7%
2006 124.2% +7.8%
2007 18.5% -85.1%
2008 8.6% -53.3%

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 18 Lesotho 17.3% compare
  2. 19 Namibia 10.3%
  3. 20 Eswatini 8.8%
  4. 22 Seychelles 7.6% compare
  5. 23 Tunisia 4.3% compare
  6. 24 Morocco 3.8% compare

See the full ranking of 34 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net oda received in Nigeria?
Net oda received in Nigeria was 8.6% 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 Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 124.2% in 2006.
What is the lowest net oda received recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 8.6% in 2008.
How does Nigeria rank for net oda received?
Nigeria ranks 21st out of 29 countries with data for 2008.
Where does this Nigeria 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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Aid includes both official development assistance (ODA) and official aid. Ratios are computed using values in U.S. dollars converted at official exchange rates.