Net ODA received in Uganda

Uganda: Net ODA received was 9.4% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
9.4%
Change on year
down 6.2%
World rank
22nd
of 53 countries
All-time high
25.3%
in 1992
All-time low
0.6%
in 1977
Years of data
52
1960–2011

Net ODA received in Uganda, 1960–2011

0510152025196019852011

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 Uganda stood at 9.4%.

The figure is down 6.2% on the previous year and down 33.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net oda received in Uganda peaked at 25.3% in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0.6%, in 1977.

That places Uganda 22nd out of 53 countries with data for 2011, 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 Uganda, year by year

Annual values for Net ODA received (% of GDP) in Uganda, 1960 to 2011.
Year % of GDP Change
1960 4.9%
1961 4.8% -1.3%
1962 6.4% +33.3%
1963 3.8% -40.8%
1964 3.8% +0.6%
1965 2.3% -40.4%
1966 2.5% +12.0%
1967 2.2% -12.4%
1968 2.1% -4.0%
1969 2.4% +9.9%
1970 2.6% +11.0%
1971 2.2% -14.2%
1972 2.7% +22.2%
1973 1.3% -52.5%
1974 0.8% -35.8%
1975 2.2% +163.1%
1976 0.9% -61.1%
1977 0.6% -33.5%
1978 1.6% +186.6%
1979 2.2% +35.4%
1980 9.1% +312.2%
1981 10.1% +11.4%
1982 6.0% -40.5%
1983 6.1% +1.2%
1984 4.5% -26.5%
1985 5.1% +13.8%
1986 4.9% -4.2%
1987 4.8% -2.3%
1988 6.0% +26.2%
1989 9.8% +62.7%
1990 15.4% +57.4%
1991 20.0% +29.6%
1992 25.3% +26.8%
1993 18.9% -25.3%
1994 18.8% -0.5%
1995 14.5% -23.1%
1996 11.1% -23.0%
1997 13.0% +16.4%
1998 10.0% -23.3%
1999 10.1% +1.3%
2000 13.8% +36.6%
2001 14.1% +2.2%
2002 11.7% -16.6%
2003 15.7% +34.1%
2004 15.3% -2.7%
2005 12.9% -15.7%
2006 15.9% +23.2%
2007 14.6% -8.3%
2008 11.4% -22.0%
2009 11.3% -0.6%
2010 10.0% -11.3%
2011 9.4% -6.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 3.5% 2.1% 6.4% 10
1970s 1.7% 0.6% 2.7% 10
1980s 6.6% 4.5% 10.1% 10
1990s 15.7% 10.0% 25.3% 10
2000s 13.7% 11.3% 15.9% 10
2010s 9.7% 9.4% 10.0% 2

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 19 Niger 10.8% compare
  2. 20 Tanzania, United Republic of 10.2% compare
  3. 21 Burkina Faso 9.5% compare
  4. 23 Benin 9.3% compare
  5. 24 Mauritania 8.8% compare
  6. 25 Comoros 8.4% compare

See the full ranking of 59 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net oda received in Uganda?
Net oda received in Uganda was 9.4% 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 Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 25.3% in 1992.
What is the lowest net oda received recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 0.6% in 1977.
How does Uganda rank for net oda received?
Uganda ranks 22nd out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
Is net oda received rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is down 33.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uganda 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
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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.