Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, European Union institutions in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka: Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, European Union institutions was 457.77 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
457.77 current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 67.0%
World rank
73rd
of 170 countries
All-time high
1,895 current US$ per square kilometre
in 2015
All-time low
0.1595 current US$ per square kilometre
in 1972
Years of data
54
1970–2023

Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, European Union institutions in Sri Lanka, 1970–2023

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in current US$ per square kilometre.

Analysis

In 2023, net bilateral aid flows from dac donors, european union institutions in Sri Lanka stood at 457.77 current US$ per square kilometre.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 67.0% on the previous year and down 32.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net bilateral aid flows from dac donors, european union institutions in Sri Lanka peaked at 1,895 current US$ per square kilometre in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.1595 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1972.

That places Sri Lanka 73rd out of 170 countries with data for 2023, 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 bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, European Union institutions in Sri Lanka, year by year

Annual values for Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, European Union institutions (current US$), per square kilometre in Sri Lanka, 1970 to 2023.
Year current US$ per square kilometre Change
1970 17.7 current US$ per square kilometre
1971 0.7973 current US$ per square kilometre -95.5%
1972 0.1595 current US$ per square kilometre -80.0%
1973 29.82 current US$ per square kilometre +18600.0%
1974 41.78 current US$ per square kilometre +40.1%
1975 193.91 current US$ per square kilometre +364.1%
1976 77.34 current US$ per square kilometre -60.1%
1977 96 current US$ per square kilometre +24.1%
1978 100.78 current US$ per square kilometre +5.0%
1979 70 current US$ per square kilometre -30.5%
1980 108.28 current US$ per square kilometre +54.7%
1981 325.63 current US$ per square kilometre +200.7%
1982 199.81 current US$ per square kilometre -38.6%
1983 214.48 current US$ per square kilometre +7.3%
1984 266.94 current US$ per square kilometre +24.5%
1985 238.56 current US$ per square kilometre -10.6%
1986 204.43 current US$ per square kilometre -14.3%
1987 185.78 current US$ per square kilometre -9.1%
1988 119.76 current US$ per square kilometre -35.5%
1989 65.38 current US$ per square kilometre -45.4%
1990 247.17 current US$ per square kilometre +278.0%
1991 29.82 current US$ per square kilometre -87.9%
1992 168.07 current US$ per square kilometre +463.6%
1993 103.17 current US$ per square kilometre -38.6%
1994 99.82 current US$ per square kilometre -3.2%
1995 114.66 current US$ per square kilometre +14.9%
1996 85.15 current US$ per square kilometre -25.7%
1997 114.5 current US$ per square kilometre +34.5%
1998 80.05 current US$ per square kilometre -30.1%
1999 113.7 current US$ per square kilometre +42.0%
2000 95.04 current US$ per square kilometre -16.4%
2001 112.9 current US$ per square kilometre +18.8%
2002 200.13 current US$ per square kilometre +77.3%
2003 242.23 current US$ per square kilometre +21.0%
2004 237.12 current US$ per square kilometre -2.1%
2005 256.58 current US$ per square kilometre +8.2%
2006 391.17 current US$ per square kilometre +52.5%
2007 1,055 current US$ per square kilometre +169.6%
2008 1,780 current US$ per square kilometre +68.7%
2009 944.51 current US$ per square kilometre -46.9%
2010 767.02 current US$ per square kilometre -18.8%
2011 748.21 current US$ per square kilometre -2.5%
2012 741.35 current US$ per square kilometre -0.9%
2013 682.59 current US$ per square kilometre -7.9%
2014 623.91 current US$ per square kilometre -8.6%
2015 1,895 current US$ per square kilometre +203.7%
2016 591.07 current US$ per square kilometre -68.8%
2017 586.05 current US$ per square kilometre -0.8%
2018 441.92 current US$ per square kilometre -24.6%
2019 233.34 current US$ per square kilometre -47.2%
2020 401.51 current US$ per square kilometre +72.1%
2021 1,050 current US$ per square kilometre +161.4%
2022 274.05 current US$ per square kilometre -73.9%
2023 457.77 current US$ per square kilometre +67.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 62.83 current US$ per square kilometre 0.1595 current US$ per square kilometre 193.91 current US$ per square kilometre 10
1980s 192.9 current US$ per square kilometre 65.38 current US$ per square kilometre 325.63 current US$ per square kilometre 10
1990s 115.61 current US$ per square kilometre 29.82 current US$ per square kilometre 247.17 current US$ per square kilometre 10
2000s 531.4 current US$ per square kilometre 95.04 current US$ per square kilometre 1,780 current US$ per square kilometre 10
2010s 731.02 current US$ per square kilometre 233.34 current US$ per square kilometre 1,895 current US$ per square kilometre 10
2020s 545.75 current US$ per square kilometre 274.05 current US$ per square kilometre 1,050 current US$ per square kilometre 4

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  1. 70 Nicaragua 485.24 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  2. 71 Tajikistan 469.45 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  3. 72 Cape Verde 460.62 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  4. 74 Sierra Leone 439.71 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  5. 75 Yemen 420.96 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  6. 76 Ecuador 414.59 current US$ per square kilometre compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is net bilateral aid flows from dac donors, european union institutions in Sri Lanka?
Net bilateral aid flows from dac donors, european union institutions in Sri Lanka was 457.77 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net bilateral aid flows from dac donors, european union institutions recorded in Sri Lanka?
The highest recorded value was 1,895 current US$ per square kilometre in 2015.
What is the lowest net bilateral aid flows from dac donors, european union institutions recorded in Sri Lanka?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1595 current US$ per square kilometre in 1972.
How does Sri Lanka rank for net bilateral aid flows from dac donors, european union institutions?
Sri Lanka ranks 73rd out of 170 countries with data for 2023.
Is net bilateral aid flows from dac donors, european union institutions rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
Over the last ten years it is down 32.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sri Lanka data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, European Union institutions (current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, European Union institutions (current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.

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Indicator
Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, European Union institutions (current US$), per square kilometre
Unit
current US$ per square kilometre
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
217 places, 9,345 data points, 1961–2023
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Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, European Union institutions (current US$) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.