Net ODA received in Zambia

Zambia: Net ODA received was 5.6% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
5.6%
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
30th
of 53 countries
All-time high
58.4%
in 1995
All-time low
0.1%
in 1960
Years of data
52
1960–2011

Net ODA received in Zambia, 1960–2011

0204060196019852011

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 Zambia stood at 5.6%.

That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and down 64.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net oda received in Zambia peaked at 58.4% in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 1960.

Zambia ranks 30th of 53 countries on this measure, 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 Zambia, year by year

Annual values for Net ODA received (% of GDP) in Zambia, 1960 to 2011.
Year % of GDP Change
1960 0.1%
1961 0.1% +1.3%
1962 0.9% +549.1%
1963 0.8% -11.8%
1964 2.6% +234.0%
1965 1.0% -59.9%
1966 2.4% +130.2%
1967 4.6% +93.2%
1968 1.9% -57.7%
1969 1.1% -45.4%
1970 0.7% -29.6%
1971 1.3% +74.8%
1972 1.1% -11.2%
1973 1.8% +60.5%
1974 2.0% +6.3%
1975 3.5% +79.9%
1976 2.2% -36.3%
1977 4.3% +91.1%
1978 6.5% +52.5%
1979 8.3% +26.1%
1980 8.2% -1.0%
1981 5.8% -29.5%
1982 8.1% +41.5%
1983 6.5% -20.6%
1984 8.7% +33.9%
1985 14.2% +63.5%
1986 27.1% +91.3%
1987 18.6% -31.2%
1988 12.7% -31.7%
1989 9.2% -27.9%
1990 14.4% +57.3%
1991 26.0% +80.1%
1992 32.4% +24.6%
1993 26.5% -18.2%
1994 21.4% -19.3%
1995 58.4% +173.3%
1996 18.6% -68.2%
1997 15.6% -16.2%
1998 10.7% -31.0%
1999 19.9% +85.1%
2000 24.4% +22.8%
2001 15.6% -36.0%
2002 21.9% +39.9%
2003 17.8% -18.4%
2004 20.8% +16.5%
2005 16.3% -21.4%
2006 13.7% -16.0%
2007 8.7% -36.3%
2008 7.6% -12.7%
2009 9.9% +29.8%
2010 5.6% -42.9%
2011 5.6% -1.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 1.5% 0.1% 4.6% 10
1970s 3.2% 0.7% 8.3% 10
1980s 11.9% 5.8% 27.1% 10
1990s 24.4% 10.7% 58.4% 10
2000s 15.7% 7.6% 24.4% 10
2010s 5.6% 5.6% 5.6% 2

Countries ranked near Zambia

  1. 27 Senegal 7.4% compare
  2. 28 Kenya 7.4% compare
  3. 29 Côte d'Ivoire 6.0% compare
  4. 31 Eritrea 5.2% compare
  5. 32 Ghana 4.6% compare
  6. 33 Chad 4.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net oda received in Zambia?
Net oda received in Zambia was 5.6% 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 Zambia?
The highest recorded value was 58.4% in 1995.
What is the lowest net oda received recorded in Zambia?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 1960.
How does Zambia rank for net oda received?
Zambia ranks 30th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
Is net oda received rising or falling in Zambia?
Over the last ten years it is down 64.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zambia 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.