Net ODA received in North Africa
North Africa: Net ODA received was 0.6% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Net ODA received in North 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 % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2011, net oda received in North Africa stood at 0.6%.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.1% on the previous year and down 42.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net oda received in North Africa peaked at 6.9% in 1962 and was at its lowest, 0.5%, in 2010.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net ODA received in North Africa, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 6.1% | — |
| 1961 | 6.9% | +12.7% |
| 1962 | 6.9% | +0.3% |
| 1963 | 5.5% | -20.7% |
| 1964 | 4.7% | -13.6% |
| 1965 | 3.2% | -31.5% |
| 1966 | 2.8% | -13.1% |
| 1967 | 1.9% | -31.1% |
| 1968 | 1.9% | -3.0% |
| 1969 | 1.8% | -2.9% |
| 1970 | 2.3% | +29.0% |
| 1971 | 2.2% | -6.5% |
| 1972 | 1.8% | -19.6% |
| 1973 | 3.9% | +119.1% |
| 1974 | 4.6% | +18.7% |
| 1975 | 6.7% | +46.9% |
| 1976 | 5.7% | -15.9% |
| 1977 | 5.9% | +4.0% |
| 1978 | 5.1% | -12.8% |
| 1979 | 2.8% | -46.5% |
| 1980 | 2.8% | -0.1% |
| 1981 | 2.6% | -7.0% |
| 1982 | 2.5% | -2.9% |
| 1983 | 1.9% | -22.3% |
| 1984 | 2.0% | +2.5% |
| 1985 | 2.2% | +13.0% |
| 1986 | 1.7% | -23.0% |
| 1987 | 1.7% | -1.8% |
| 1988 | 1.7% | -0.0% |
| 1989 | 1.7% | +2.8% |
| 1990 | 4.8% | +174.7% |
| 1991 | 4.9% | +2.1% |
| 1992 | 3.3% | -32.1% |
| 1993 | 2.4% | -28.5% |
| 1994 | 2.3% | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 1.7% | -26.3% |
| 1996 | 1.7% | +0.1% |
| 1997 | 1.4% | -16.9% |
| 1998 | 1.4% | -0.0% |
| 1999 | 1.2% | -15.0% |
| 2000 | 0.9% | -22.5% |
| 2001 | 1.0% | +6.7% |
| 2002 | 1.0% | -5.3% |
| 2003 | 0.9% | -3.7% |
| 2004 | 1.1% | +23.4% |
| 2005 | 0.8% | -26.3% |
| 2006 | 0.8% | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 0.8% | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 0.8% | +1.0% |
| 2009 | 0.6% | -22.6% |
| 2010 | 0.5% | -22.7% |
| 2011 | 0.6% | +25.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.2% | 1.8% | 6.9% | 10 |
| 1970s | 4.1% | 1.8% | 6.7% | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.5% | 1.2% | 4.9% | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 2 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
- 3 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 35.3% compare
- 4 Sao Tome and Principe 30.2% compare
- 5 Burundi 24.9% compare
- 6 Rwanda 19.8% compare
- 7 Mozambique 16.0% compare
- 8 Djibouti 15.9% compare
- 9 Togo 15.4% compare
More external debt data for North Africa
- Inward Direct investment, Net (liabilities less assets), All 120.74 billion (2024)
- Inward Direct investment, Net (liabilities less assets), Debt 110.51 million (2024)
- Inward Direct investment, Net (liabilities less assets), Debt 7.44 billion (2024)
- Inward Direct investment, Net (liabilities less assets), Debt 10.60 billion (2024)
- Inward Direct investment, Net (liabilities less assets), All 3.00 billion (2024)
- Inward Direct investment, Liabilities (gross), Debt instruments, All 14.88 billion (2024)
- Inward Direct investment, Assets (gross), Debt instruments, All 6.21 billion (2024)
- Inward Direct investment, Liabilities (gross), All financial 3.92 billion (2024)
- Outward Direct investment, Net (assets less liabilities), Debt 57.94 million (2024)
- Inward Direct investment, Net (liabilities less assets), Equity, All 97.82 billion (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net oda received in North Africa?
- Net oda received in North Africa was 0.6% 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 North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 6.9% in 1962.
- What is the lowest net oda received recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.5% in 2010.
- How does North Africa rank for net oda received?
- North Africa ranks 6th out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is net oda received rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North 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 (% of GDP). 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.