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

Net ODA received (% of GNI) in South Africa stood at 0.4% in 2023, according to World Bank. The latest value is up 0.14 percentage points from 0.26% in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 0.33% (up 0.07 percentage points since). The highest value since 1993 was 0.42% in 2015, the lowest 0.19% in 1993. South Africa ranked 105th 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 South Africa. 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 South Africa, 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 South Africa?

Net ODA received (% of GNI) in South Africa stood at 0.4% in 2023, according to World Bank.

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

The latest value is up 0.14 percentage points from 0.26% in 2022. Ten years earlier, in 2013, the value was 0.33% (up 0.07 percentage points since).

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

South Africa ranked 105th 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 South Africa?

The highest value since 1993 was 0.42% in 2015, the lowest 0.19% in 1993.

Metadata for Net ODA received (% of GNI) in South Africa
IndicatorNet ODA received (% of GNI)
CountrySouth Africa
CategoryMacroeconomics
Unit%
SourceWorld Bank
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Latest value: 0.4% (2023)

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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) — South Africa [Data set]. Retrieved November 13, 2026, from EconDash: https://econdash.org/chart/wdi-dt-oda-odat-gn-zs/ZAF. Original source: https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/DT.ODA.ODAT.GN.ZS

MLA

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

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