Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, European Union institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa: Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, European Union institutions was 210.79 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
210.79 current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 14.6%
Rank
18th
of 45 groups
All-time high
285.16 current US$ per square kilometre
in 2020
All-time low
0.7343 current US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, European Union institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1961–2023

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for net bilateral aid flows from dac donors, european union institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa is 210.79 current US$ per square kilometre, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.6% on the previous year and up 6.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net bilateral aid flows from dac donors, european union institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa peaked at 285.16 current US$ per square kilometre in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.7343 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.

That places Sub-Saharan Africa 18th out of 45 groups 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 Sub-Saharan Africa, year by year

Annual values for Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, European Union institutions (current US$), per square kilometre in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1961 to 2023.
Year current US$ per square kilometre Change
1961 0.7343 current US$ per square kilometre
1962 2.52 current US$ per square kilometre +242.7%
1963 2.83 current US$ per square kilometre +12.4%
1964 3.77 current US$ per square kilometre +33.4%
1965 4.74 current US$ per square kilometre +25.5%
1966 4.97 current US$ per square kilometre +4.9%
1967 4.55 current US$ per square kilometre -8.4%
1968 7.33 current US$ per square kilometre +61.1%
1969 5.08 current US$ per square kilometre -30.6%
1970 6.43 current US$ per square kilometre +26.5%
1971 7.72 current US$ per square kilometre +20.1%
1972 6.86 current US$ per square kilometre -11.2%
1973 10.65 current US$ per square kilometre +55.3%
1974 15.09 current US$ per square kilometre +41.7%
1975 18.48 current US$ per square kilometre +22.4%
1976 14.92 current US$ per square kilometre -19.2%
1977 14.27 current US$ per square kilometre -4.4%
1978 23.88 current US$ per square kilometre +67.3%
1979 32.57 current US$ per square kilometre +36.4%
1980 31.02 current US$ per square kilometre -4.8%
1981 36.17 current US$ per square kilometre +16.6%
1982 28.81 current US$ per square kilometre -20.4%
1983 25.95 current US$ per square kilometre -9.9%
1984 33.38 current US$ per square kilometre +28.6%
1985 39.47 current US$ per square kilometre +18.2%
1986 44.31 current US$ per square kilometre +12.3%
1987 44.14 current US$ per square kilometre -0.4%
1988 71.76 current US$ per square kilometre +62.6%
1989 77 current US$ per square kilometre +7.3%
1990 74.78 current US$ per square kilometre -2.9%
1991 79.99 current US$ per square kilometre +7.0%
1992 115.58 current US$ per square kilometre +44.5%
1993 77.61 current US$ per square kilometre -32.8%
1994 97.44 current US$ per square kilometre +25.5%
1995 82.01 current US$ per square kilometre -15.8%
1996 93.99 current US$ per square kilometre +14.6%
1997 84.05 current US$ per square kilometre -10.6%
1998 78.57 current US$ per square kilometre -6.5%
1999 72.78 current US$ per square kilometre -7.4%
2000 52.38 current US$ per square kilometre -28.0%
2001 78.68 current US$ per square kilometre +50.2%
2002 84.85 current US$ per square kilometre +7.8%
2003 117.85 current US$ per square kilometre +38.9%
2004 136.01 current US$ per square kilometre +15.4%
2005 149.51 current US$ per square kilometre +9.9%
2006 157.57 current US$ per square kilometre +5.4%
2007 197.91 current US$ per square kilometre +25.6%
2008 229.66 current US$ per square kilometre +16.0%
2009 225.27 current US$ per square kilometre -1.9%
2010 223.84 current US$ per square kilometre -0.6%
2011 226.69 current US$ per square kilometre +1.3%
2012 214.57 current US$ per square kilometre -5.3%
2013 198.69 current US$ per square kilometre -7.4%
2014 221.41 current US$ per square kilometre +11.4%
2015 176.64 current US$ per square kilometre -20.2%
2016 203.08 current US$ per square kilometre +15.0%
2017 210.7 current US$ per square kilometre +3.8%
2018 235.95 current US$ per square kilometre +12.0%
2019 227.65 current US$ per square kilometre -3.5%
2020 285.16 current US$ per square kilometre +25.3%
2021 203.32 current US$ per square kilometre -28.7%
2022 183.94 current US$ per square kilometre -9.5%
2023 210.79 current US$ per square kilometre +14.6%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 4.06 current US$ per square kilometre 0.7343 current US$ per square kilometre 7.33 current US$ per square kilometre 9
1970s 15.09 current US$ per square kilometre 6.43 current US$ per square kilometre 32.57 current US$ per square kilometre 10
1980s 43.2 current US$ per square kilometre 25.95 current US$ per square kilometre 77 current US$ per square kilometre 10
1990s 85.68 current US$ per square kilometre 72.78 current US$ per square kilometre 115.58 current US$ per square kilometre 10
2000s 142.97 current US$ per square kilometre 52.38 current US$ per square kilometre 229.66 current US$ per square kilometre 10
2010s 213.92 current US$ per square kilometre 176.64 current US$ per square kilometre 235.95 current US$ per square kilometre 10
2020s 220.8 current US$ per square kilometre 183.94 current US$ per square kilometre 285.16 current US$ per square kilometre 4

Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa

  1. 15 Micronesia, Federated States of 7,319 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  2. 16 Gambia 7,194 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  3. 17 Mauritius 7,147 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  4. 18 North Macedonia 6,362 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  5. 19 Albania 6,212 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  6. 20 Serbia 5,408 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  7. 21 Tuvalu 5,211 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 Sub-Saharan Africa?
Net bilateral aid flows from dac donors, european union institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa was 210.79 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 Sub-Saharan Africa?
The highest recorded value was 285.16 current US$ per square kilometre in 2020.
What is the lowest net bilateral aid flows from dac donors, european union institutions recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0.7343 current US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
How does Sub-Saharan Africa rank for net bilateral aid flows from dac donors, european union institutions?
Sub-Saharan Africa ranks 18th out of 45 groups with data for 2023.
Is net bilateral aid flows from dac donors, european union institutions rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 6.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa 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
Last refreshed

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.