Net official development assistance received (current US$), per in Lesotho

Lesotho: Net official development assistance received (current US$), per was 5,676 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
5,676 current US$ per square kilometre
Change on year
up 12.1%
World rank
74th
of 169 countries
All-time high
10,562 current US$ per square kilometre
in 2013
All-time low
136.36 current US$ per square kilometre
in 1961
Years of data
63
1961–2023

Net official development assistance received (current US$), per in Lesotho, 1961–2023

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k196119922023

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

Analysis

Lesotho recorded 5,676 current US$ per square kilometre for net official development assistance received (current us$), per in 2023.

That represents a change of up 12.1% on the previous year and down 46.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, net official development assistance received (current us$), per in Lesotho peaked at 10,562 current US$ per square kilometre in 2013 and was at its lowest, 136.36 current US$ per square kilometre, in 1961.

That places Lesotho 74th out of 169 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 305.34 current US$ per square kilometre 136.36 current US$ per square kilometre 453.89 current US$ per square kilometre 9
1970s 930.43 current US$ per square kilometre 320.49 current US$ per square kilometre 2,131 current US$ per square kilometre 10
1980s 3,357 current US$ per square kilometre 2,812 current US$ per square kilometre 4,430 current US$ per square kilometre 10
1990s 3,508 current US$ per square kilometre 1,043 current US$ per square kilometre 4,715 current US$ per square kilometre 10
2000s 2,904 current US$ per square kilometre 1,224 current US$ per square kilometre 4,766 current US$ per square kilometre 10
2010s 5,989 current US$ per square kilometre 2,849 current US$ per square kilometre 10,562 current US$ per square kilometre 10
2020s 5,586 current US$ per square kilometre 5,064 current US$ per square kilometre 5,940 current US$ per square kilometre 4

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 71 Philippines 6,180 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  2. 72 Bosnia and Herzegovina 6,010 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  3. 73 Liberia 5,841 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  4. 75 Panama 5,530 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  5. 76 Georgia 5,256 current US$ per square kilometre compare
  6. 77 Burkina Faso 5,250 current US$ per square kilometre compare

See the full ranking of 215 places β†’

More aid effectiveness data for Lesotho

All data for Lesotho β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is net official development assistance received (current us$), per in Lesotho?
Net official development assistance received (current us$), per in Lesotho was 5,676 current US$ per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest net official development assistance received (current us$), per recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 10,562 current US$ per square kilometre in 2013.
What is the lowest net official development assistance received (current us$), per recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was 136.36 current US$ per square kilometre in 1961.
How does Lesotho rank for net official development assistance received (current us$), per?
Lesotho ranks 74th out of 169 countries with data for 2023.
Is net official development assistance received (current us$), per rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is down 46.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lesotho data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Net official development assistance received (current US$), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Net official development assistance received (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.

Net official development assistance received (current US$) Γ· Land area (sq. km)

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Indicator
Net official development assistance received (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
215 places, 11,179 data points, 1961–2023
Last refreshed

Net official development assistance received (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.