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Lesotho Net ODA received (% of GNI) 2026: Interactive Chart & Historical Data

Net ODA received (% of GNI) in Lesotho stood at 6.62% in 2023, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 1.18 percentage points from 5.44% in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 11.79% (down 5.18 percentage points since). The highest value since 1966 was 18.6% in 1967, the lowest 2.65% in 1999. Lesotho ranked 32nd highest of the 130 countries in this dataset in 2023; Tuvalu ranked first.

Data source: World Bank · Unit: % · Category: Macroeconomics · Explore more indicators on EconDash

Data updated:Last checked:Frequency:AnnualCoverage:1960–2023
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What is Net ODA received (% of GNI)?

Net ODA received (% of GNI), measured in %, measures the total economic output of Lesotho. It represents the broadest indicator of economic activity, capturing production, income, and expenditure across all sectors — from manufacturing and services to agriculture and government. GDP can be calculated three ways: by adding up all expenditures (consumption + investment + government spending + net exports), by summing all incomes earned, or by totaling value added at each production stage. In Lesotho, the statistical agency compiles GDP data through comprehensive surveys of businesses, government records, and household expenditure patterns. While GDP per capita provides insight into average living standards, it does not capture income distribution, environmental costs, or unpaid work like caregiving. Nevertheless, GDP growth remains the most widely followed metric for assessing whether an economy is expanding or contracting.

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What is the latest Net ODA received (% of GNI) in Lesotho?

Net ODA received (% of GNI) in Lesotho stood at 6.62% in 2023, according to World Bank.

Is Net ODA received (% of GNI) in Lesotho rising or falling?

The latest value is up 1.18 percentage points from 5.44% in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 11.79% (down 5.18 percentage points since).

How does Lesotho rank for Net ODA received (% of GNI)?

Lesotho ranked 32nd highest of the 130 countries in this dataset in 2023; Tuvalu ranked first.

What is the highest Net ODA received (% of GNI) on record in Lesotho?

The highest value since 1966 was 18.6% in 1967, the lowest 2.65% in 1999.

Metadata for Net ODA received (% of GNI) in Lesotho
IndicatorNet ODA received (% of GNI)
CountryLesotho
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Source:World Bank — series DT.ODA.ODAT.GN.ZS
License:CC BY 4.0
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APA

World Bank. (2026). Net ODA received (% of GNI) — Lesotho [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-dt-oda-odat-gn-zs/LSO. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/DT.ODA.ODAT.GN.ZS

MLA

World Bank. "Net ODA received (% of GNI) — Lesotho." EconDash, 2026, https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-dt-oda-odat-gn-zs/LSO. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/DT.ODA.ODAT.GN.ZS.

Chicago

World Bank. 2026. "Net ODA received (% of GNI) — Lesotho." EconDash. Accessed November 13, 2026. https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-dt-oda-odat-gn-zs/LSO. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/DT.ODA.ODAT.GN.ZS.

BibTeX
@misc{econdash_wdi_dt_oda_odat_gn_zs_lso,
  author = {{World Bank}},
  title = {{Net ODA received (\% of GNI) --- Lesotho}},
  howpublished = {EconDash},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-dt-oda-odat-gn-zs/LSO},
  note = {Accessed: 2026-11-13. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/DT.ODA.ODAT.GN.ZS}
}