Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by in South Africa

South Africa: Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by was 7.41 million in 2018. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2018)
7.41 million
Change on year
down 40.9%
World rank
32nd
of 141 countries
All-time high
12.53 million
in 2017
All-time low
401,018
in 2006
Years of data
13
2006–2018

Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by in South Africa, 2006–2018

02.5M5.0M7.5M10.0M12.5M2006201220182006: 401.0k2007: 885.0k2008: 2.0M2009: 2.8M2010: 6.6M2011: 7.5M2012: 7.8M2013: 9.5M2014: 8.9M2015: 8.8M2016: 8.7M2017: 12.5M2018: 7.4M

Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

Analysis

The most recent figure for volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by in South Africa is 7.41 million, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of down 40.9% on the previous year and up 266.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by in South Africa peaked at 12.53 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 401,018, in 2006.

That places South Africa 32nd out of 141 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by sector and type of study, constant US$ in South Africa, 2006 to 2018.
Year Value Change
2006 401,018
2007 885,023 +120.7%
2008 2.02 million +128.6%
2009 2.77 million +37.0%
2010 6.57 million +137.0%
2011 7.53 million +14.6%
2012 7.76 million +3.1%
2013 9.49 million +22.4%
2014 8.87 million -6.5%
2015 8.82 million -0.6%
2016 8.68 million -1.6%
2017 12.53 million +44.3%
2018 7.41 million -40.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.52 million 401,018 2.77 million 4
2010s 8.63 million 6.57 million 12.53 million 9

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Frequently asked questions

What is volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by in South Africa?
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by in South Africa was 7.41 million in 2018, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
What is the highest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 12.53 million in 2017.
What is the lowest volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 401,018 in 2006.
How does South Africa rank for volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by?
South Africa ranks 32nd out of 141 countries with data for 2018.
Is volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 266.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa data come from?
The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by sector and type of study, constant US$. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Volume of official development assistance flows for scholarships by sector and type of study, constant US$
Source
UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
141 places, 1,778 data points, 2006–2018
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Gross disbursements of total official development assistance (ODA) for scholarships in donor countries expressed in US dollars at the average annual exchange rate. Scholarships are financial aid awards for individual students and contributions to trainees. The beneficiary students and trainees are nationals of developing countries. Financial aid awards include bilateral grants to students in institutions of higher education following full-time studies or training courses in the donor country. Administrative data from donor countries and other aid providers on gross disbursements of total official development assistance to education are compiled by the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development from returns submitted by its member countries and other aid providers. For more information, consult the UNESCO Institute of Statistics website: http://www.uis.unesco.org/Education/