Other current transfers in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Other current transfers was 2.03 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Other current transfers in Ethiopia, 1976–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for other current transfers in Ethiopia is 2.03 billion current LCU, measured in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.9% on the previous year and down 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other current transfers in Ethiopia peaked at 3.55 billion current LCU in 2003 and was at its lowest, 167.05 current LCU, in 2009.
Ethiopia ranks 27th of 38 countries 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.
Other current transfers in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 161.45 million current LCU | — |
| 1977 | 142.89 million current LCU | -11.5% |
| 1978 | 144.41 million current LCU | +1.1% |
| 1979 | 316.56 million current LCU | +119.2% |
| 1980 | 264.57 million current LCU | -16.4% |
| 1981 | 306.35 million current LCU | +15.8% |
| 1982 | 352.43 million current LCU | +15.0% |
| 1983 | 405.95 million current LCU | +15.2% |
| 1984 | 350.48 million current LCU | -13.7% |
| 1985 | 698.24 million current LCU | +99.2% |
| 1986 | 581.25 million current LCU | -16.8% |
| 1987 | 453.30 million current LCU | -22.0% |
| 1988 | 794.53 million current LCU | +75.3% |
| 1989 | 739.90 million current LCU | -6.9% |
| 1990 | 571.10 million current LCU | -22.8% |
| 1991 | 600.30 million current LCU | +5.1% |
| 1992 | 1.09 billion current LCU | +81.1% |
| 1993 | 689.31 million current LCU | -36.6% |
| 1994 | 546.02 million current LCU | -20.8% |
| 1995 | 937.09 million current LCU | +71.6% |
| 1996 | 832.86 million current LCU | -11.1% |
| 1997 | 888.30 million current LCU | +6.7% |
| 1998 | 1.03 billion current LCU | +16.0% |
| 1999 | 1.54 billion current LCU | +49.0% |
| 2000 | 1.81 billion current LCU | +17.6% |
| 2001 | 2.34 billion current LCU | +29.5% |
| 2002 | 1.42 billion current LCU | -39.4% |
| 2003 | 3.55 billion current LCU | +150.6% |
| 2004 | 1.28 billion current LCU | -64.0% |
| 2005 | 1.44 billion current LCU | +12.7% |
| 2006 | 1.30 billion current LCU | -9.5% |
| 2007 | 1.39 billion current LCU | +6.9% |
| 2008 | 1.43 billion current LCU | +2.8% |
| 2009 | 167.05 current LCU | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 1.83 billion current LCU | +1095852015.2% |
| 2011 | 2.03 billion current LCU | +10.9% |
Ethiopia compared with similar countries
- Ethiopia's 2.03 billion current LCU is below the median for low income countries, which is 28.99 billion current LCU, 7% of the median. (12 countries reporting)
- Ethiopia's 2.03 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.97 billion current LCU, 20% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other current transfers in Ethiopia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +1095852015.2% | 167.05 current LCU | 1.83 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 191.33 million current LCU | 142.89 million current LCU | 316.56 million current LCU | 4 |
| 1980s | 494.70 million current LCU | 264.57 million current LCU | 794.53 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 871.74 million current LCU | 546.02 million current LCU | 1.54 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.60 billion current LCU | 167.05 current LCU | 3.55 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.93 billion current LCU | 1.83 billion current LCU | 2.03 billion current LCU | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other current transfers in Ethiopia?
- Other current transfers in Ethiopia was 2.03 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other current transfers recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 3.55 billion current LCU in 2003.
- What is the lowest other current transfers recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 167.05 current LCU in 2009.
- How does Ethiopia rank for other current transfers?
- Ethiopia ranks 27th out of 38 countries with data for 2011.
- Is other current transfers rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Other current transfers (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Other current transfers include all unrequited, nonrepayable transfers on current account to private and public enterprises. Data are in current local currency.