Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Lesotho

Lesotho: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct was 9.88 Percent per annum in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
9.88 Percent per annum
Change on year
down 1.5%
Rank
2nd
of 11 groups
All-time high
712.05 Percent per annum
in 2011
All-time low
8.52 Percent per annum
in 2020
Years of data
12
2011–2022

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct in Lesotho, 2011–2022

02004006008002011201620222011: 712.1 Percent per annum2012: 408.2 Percent per annum2013: 392.2 Percent per annum2014: 458.7 Percent per annum2015: 377.3 Percent per annum2016: 18.6 Percent per annum2017: 9.9 Percent per annum2018: 10 Percent per annum2019: 9.6 Percent per annum2020: 8.5 Percent per annum2021: 10 Percent per annum2022: 9.9 Percent per annum

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percent per annum.

Analysis

In 2022, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Lesotho stood at 9.88 Percent per annum.

The figure is down 1.5% on the previous year and down 97.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Lesotho peaked at 712.05 Percent per annum in 2011 and was at its lowest, 8.52 Percent per annum, in 2020.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 266.29 Percent per annum 9.63 Percent per annum 712.05 Percent per annum 9
2020s 9.47 Percent per annum 8.52 Percent per annum 10.02 Percent per annum 3

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 1 Angola 33.49 Percent per annum compare
  2. 2 Algeria 29.5 Percent per annum compare
  3. 3 Ghana 27.83 Percent per annum compare
  4. 4 Burkina Faso 25.69 Percent per annum compare
  5. 5 Mali 14.41 Percent per annum compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Lesotho?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct in Lesotho was 9.88 Percent per annum in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 712.05 Percent per annum in 2011.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was 8.52 Percent per annum in 2020.
How does Lesotho rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct?
Lesotho ranks 2nd out of 11 groups with data for 2022.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 22 - returns on direct rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is down 97.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lesotho data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 22 - Returns on direct investments — Return on inward direct investment
Unit
Percent per annum
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
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Coverage
64 places, 938 data points, 2001–2022
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 22 shows indicators of returns on direct investments, as a percentage of GDP and in US dollars. Includes investment liabilities, debit, assets, and credit, and returns on inward and outward flows of investments.