Net official development assistance … constant annual growth rate in Least developed countries
Least developed countries: Net official development assistance … constant annual growth rate was -10.51 % change on previous year in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Net official development assistance received (constant 2023 US$) in Least developed countries, 1971–2021
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net official development assistance received (constant 2023 us$) in Least developed countries is -10.51 % change on previous year, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of down 156.7% on the previous year and down 242.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net official development assistance received (constant 2023 us$) in Least developed countries peaked at 41.6 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -16.86 % change on previous year, in 1996.
Least developed countries ranks 29th of 45 groups 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 official development assistance … constant annual growth rate in Least developed countries, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 16.51 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 21.4 % change on previous year | +29.6% |
| 1973 | 22.34 % change on previous year | +4.4% |
| 1974 | 41.6 % change on previous year | +86.2% |
| 1975 | 15.96 % change on previous year | -61.6% |
| 1976 | -16.56 % change on previous year | -203.8% |
| 1977 | 12.93 % change on previous year | -178.1% |
| 1978 | 13.24 % change on previous year | +2.3% |
| 1979 | 10.54 % change on previous year | -20.3% |
| 1980 | 6.73 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 1981 | 0.1268 % change on previous year | -98.1% |
| 1982 | 8.23 % change on previous year | +6390.2% |
| 1983 | -5.62 % change on previous year | -168.3% |
| 1984 | 6.58 % change on previous year | -217.1% |
| 1985 | 9.73 % change on previous year | +47.9% |
| 1986 | -2.72 % change on previous year | -128.0% |
| 1987 | -0.1172 % change on previous year | -95.7% |
| 1988 | -2.26 % change on previous year | +1827.1% |
| 1989 | 1.78 % change on previous year | -178.9% |
| 1990 | 5.16 % change on previous year | +189.3% |
| 1991 | -4.04 % change on previous year | -178.4% |
| 1992 | -1.7 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 1993 | -5.78 % change on previous year | +240.4% |
| 1994 | 3.69 % change on previous year | -163.9% |
| 1995 | -8.51 % change on previous year | -330.6% |
| 1996 | -16.86 % change on previous year | +98.1% |
| 1997 | 2.39 % change on previous year | -114.2% |
| 1998 | -1.74 % change on previous year | -173.0% |
| 1999 | -1.46 % change on previous year | -16.2% |
| 2000 | 6.62 % change on previous year | -552.7% |
| 2001 | 17.29 % change on previous year | +161.2% |
| 2002 | 21.83 % change on previous year | +26.2% |
| 2003 | 20.01 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 2004 | -3.21 % change on previous year | -116.0% |
| 2005 | -1.05 % change on previous year | -67.1% |
| 2006 | 7.61 % change on previous year | -821.2% |
| 2007 | 10.81 % change on previous year | +42.2% |
| 2008 | 7.68 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 2009 | 7.49 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 8.76 % change on previous year | +17.0% |
| 2011 | -3.07 % change on previous year | -135.1% |
| 2012 | -1.67 % change on previous year | -45.7% |
| 2013 | 10.37 % change on previous year | -722.4% |
| 2014 | -8.68 % change on previous year | -183.7% |
| 2015 | 8.63 % change on previous year | -199.4% |
| 2016 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -87.5% |
| 2017 | 10.69 % change on previous year | +887.8% |
| 2018 | 6.58 % change on previous year | -38.4% |
| 2019 | -0.617 % change on previous year | -109.4% |
| 2020 | 18.54 % change on previous year | -3104.2% |
| 2021 | -10.51 % change on previous year | -156.7% |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net official development assistance … constant annual growth rate in Least developed countries changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | +6390.2% | 0.1268 % change on previous year | 8.23 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | +3104.2% | -0.617 % change on previous year | 18.54 % change on previous year |
| 1988 | -1827.1% | -0.1172 % change on previous year | -2.26 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 15.33 % change on previous year | -16.56 % change on previous year | 41.6 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.25 % change on previous year | -5.62 % change on previous year | 9.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -2.89 % change on previous year | -16.86 % change on previous year | 5.16 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.51 % change on previous year | -3.21 % change on previous year | 21.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.21 % change on previous year | -8.68 % change on previous year | 10.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.01 % change on previous year | -10.51 % change on previous year | 18.54 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Least developed countries
- 26 Angola 48.86 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Sao Tome and Principe 45.39 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Ghana 43.96 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Belize 43.72 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Venezuela 42.23 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Ecuador 40.98 % change on previous year compare
- 32 South Africa 39.66 % change on previous year compare
More aid effectiveness data for Least developed countries
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, Austria 92.13 million current US$ (2022)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, Belgium 410.90 million current US$ (2022)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, Canada 1.35 billion current US$ (2022)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, European Union institutions 3.75 billion current US$ (2022)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, Switzerland 649.96 million current US$ (2022)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, Germany 3.12 billion current US$ (2022)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, France 1.96 billion current US$ (2022)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, United Kingdom 1.48 billion current US$ (2022)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, Italy 381.23 million current US$ (2022)
- Net bilateral aid flows from DAC donors, Japan 4.39 billion current US$ (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net official development assistance received (constant 2023 us$) in Least developed countries?
- Net official development assistance received (constant 2023 us$) in Least developed countries was -10.51 % change on previous year in 2021, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net official development assistance received (constant 2023 us$) recorded in Least developed countries?
- The highest recorded value was 41.6 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest net official development assistance received (constant 2023 us$) recorded in Least developed countries?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.86 % change on previous year in 1996.
- How does Least developed countries rank for net official development assistance received (constant 2023 us$)?
- Least developed countries ranks 29th out of 45 groups with data for 2021.
- Is net official development assistance received (constant 2023 us$) rising or falling in Least developed countries?
- Over the last ten years it is down 242.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Least developed countries data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net official development assistance received (constant 2023 US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net official development assistance received (constant 2023 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net official development assistance received Development Assistance Committee, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net official development assistance received (constant 2023 US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.