Net ODA received in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Net ODA received was 7.4% in 2011. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2011)
7.4%
Change on year
down 24.5%
World rank
26th
of 53 countries
All-time high
13.9%
in 2008
All-time low
0.0%
in 1961
Years of data
50
1961–2011

Net ODA received in Zimbabwe, 1961–2011

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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

Zimbabwe recorded 7.4% for net oda received in 2011.

The figure is down 24.5% on the previous year and up 213.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net oda received in Zimbabwe peaked at 13.9% in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 1961.

Zimbabwe ranks 26th 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 Zimbabwe, year by year

Annual values for Net ODA received (% of GDP) in Zimbabwe, 1961 to 2011.
Year % of GDP Change
1961 0.0%
1963 0.9% +102612.0%
1964 0.4% -59.9%
1965 0.3% -24.5%
1966 0.0% -89.0%
1967 0.0% -12.8%
1968 0.1% +421.8%
1969 0.0% -73.8%
1970 0.0% -15.8%
1971 0.0% -4.7%
1972 0.0% +3.9%
1973 0.0% -17.1%
1974 0.0% +54.5%
1975 0.1% +132.4%
1976 0.1% +57.5%
1977 0.2% +5.6%
1978 0.2% +38.2%
1979 0.2% +13.9%
1980 2.4% +897.0%
1981 2.2% -9.4%
1982 2.5% +14.6%
1983 2.7% +6.9%
1984 4.7% +74.9%
1985 4.2% -10.7%
1986 3.6% -14.1%
1987 4.3% +20.5%
1988 3.5% -20.0%
1989 3.1% -8.9%
1990 3.8% +20.9%
1991 4.5% +18.2%
1992 11.7% +159.7%
1993 7.6% -35.3%
1994 8.1% +7.3%
1995 6.9% -15.2%
1996 4.3% -37.2%
1997 3.9% -8.9%
1998 4.1% +3.7%
1999 3.6% -12.6%
2000 2.6% -26.4%
2001 2.4% -9.6%
2002 3.1% +32.0%
2003 3.3% +4.1%
2004 3.2% -1.3%
2005 6.5% +101.0%
2006 5.1% -21.1%
2007 9.0% +76.8%
2008 13.9% +53.5%
2009 12.0% -13.4%
2010 9.9% -17.9%
2011 7.4% -24.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 0.2% 0.0% 0.9% 8
1970s 0.1% 0.0% 0.2% 10
1980s 3.3% 2.2% 4.7% 10
1990s 5.8% 3.6% 11.7% 10
2000s 6.1% 2.4% 13.9% 10
2010s 8.6% 7.4% 9.9% 2

Countries ranked near Zimbabwe

  1. 23 Benin 9.3% compare
  2. 24 Mauritania 8.8% compare
  3. 25 Comoros 8.4% compare
  4. 27 Senegal 7.4% compare
  5. 28 Kenya 7.4% compare
  6. 29 Côte d'Ivoire 6.0% compare

See the full ranking of 59 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is net oda received in Zimbabwe?
Net oda received in Zimbabwe was 7.4% 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 Zimbabwe?
The highest recorded value was 13.9% in 2008.
What is the lowest net oda received recorded in Zimbabwe?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 1961.
How does Zimbabwe rank for net oda received?
Zimbabwe ranks 26th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
Is net oda received rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
Over the last ten years it is up 213.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zimbabwe 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.