GDP in Lesotho
Lesotho: GDP was 21.31 billion constant LCU in 2024. β Volatile
GDP in Lesotho, 1970β2024
Source: UNESCO Institute for Statistics. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gdp in Lesotho is 21.31 billion constant LCU, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.8% on the previous year and up 1.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp in Lesotho peaked at 22.51 billion constant LCU in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2.92 billion constant LCU, in 1970.
That places Lesotho 160th out of 209 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.22 billion constant LCU | 2.92 billion constant LCU | 6.13 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.91 billion constant LCU | 5.96 billion constant LCU | 8.39 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.23 billion constant LCU | 8.89 billion constant LCU | 12.88 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.36 billion constant LCU | 13.38 billion constant LCU | 17.60 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 20.82 billion constant LCU | 18.29 billion constant LCU | 22.51 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 20.35 billion constant LCU | 19.45 billion constant LCU | 21.31 billion constant LCU | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 157 Cyprus 28.75 billion constant LCU compare
- 158 El Salvador 28.69 billion constant LCU compare
- 159 Seychelles 27.07 billion constant LCU compare
- 161 Faroe Islands 20.35 billion constant LCU compare
- 162 Brunei 19.70 billion constant LCU compare
- 163 Malta 17.32 billion constant LCU compare
More population data for Lesotho
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.201 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 190,191 (2100)
- Population density 107.36 (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.201 (2100)
- Fertility and wanted fertility 2.66 (2024)
- Refugee population by country or territory of asylum 419 (2024)
- Fertility vs unmet contraception 2.66 (2024)
- Fertility vs contraception 2.66 (2024)
- Natural population growth 1.35 (2023)
- Fertility rate with projections 2.69 (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp in Lesotho?
- Gdp in Lesotho was 21.31 billion constant LCU in 2024, according to UNESCO Institute for Statistics.
- What is the highest gdp recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 22.51 billion constant LCU in 2016.
- What is the lowest gdp recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.92 billion constant LCU in 1970.
- How does Lesotho rank for gdp?
- Lesotho ranks 160th out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is gdp rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as part of GDP (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release