Net ODA received in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Net ODA received was 35.3% in 2011. β—† Volatile

Latest (2011)
35.3%
Change on year
up 30.5%
World rank
3rd
of 53 countries
All-time high
95.5%
in 2003
All-time low
1.7%
in 1993
Years of data
52
1960–2011

Net ODA received in Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1960–2011

020406080100196019852011

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 GDP.

Analysis

Democratic Republic of the Congo recorded 35.3% for net oda received in 2011.

The figure is up 30.5% on the previous year and up 574.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net oda received in Democratic Republic of the Congo peaked at 95.5% in 2003 and was at its lowest, 1.7%, in 1993.

Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 3rd of 53 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2.7% 1.7% 4.4% 10
1970s 2.1% 1.8% 2.8% 10
1980s 4.8% 2.5% 8.8% 10
1990s 3.8% 1.7% 9.6% 10
2000s 25.6% 4.1% 95.5% 10
2010s 31.2% 27.0% 35.3% 2

Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of the Congo

  1. 1 Somalia 56.1% compare
  2. 2 Liberia 49.5% compare
  3. 4 Sao Tome and Principe 30.2% compare
  4. 5 Burundi 24.9% compare
  5. 6 Rwanda 19.8% compare

See the full ranking of 59 places β†’

More external debt data for Democratic Republic of the Congo

All data for Democratic Republic of the Congo β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is net oda received in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Net oda received in Democratic Republic of the Congo was 35.3% 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 recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The highest recorded value was 95.5% in 2003.
What is the lowest net oda received recorded in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
The lowest recorded value was 1.7% in 1993.
How does Democratic Republic of the Congo rank for net oda received?
Democratic Republic of the Congo ranks 3rd out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
Is net oda received rising or falling in Democratic Republic of the Congo?
Over the last ten years it is up 574.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Democratic Republic of the Congo 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 (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Net ODA received (% of GDP)
Unit
% of GDP
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
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
59 places, 2,629 data points, 1960–2011
Last refreshed

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.