Changes in inventories (current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho
Lesotho: Changes in inventories (current US$), annual growth rate was 12.42 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Changes in inventories (current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1968–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho stood at 12.42 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 90.7% on the previous year and up 121.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 805.11 % change on previous year in 2013 and was at its lowest, -431.79 % change on previous year, in 2023.
That places Lesotho 68th out of 172 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Changes in inventories (current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1969 | 20 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | -100 % change on previous year | -600.0% |
| 1972 | 6.96 % change on previous year | -107.0% |
| 1973 | 321.55 % change on previous year | +4519.6% |
| 1974 | -100 % change on previous year | -131.1% |
| 1976 | -70.09 % change on previous year | -29.9% |
| 1977 | 50 % change on previous year | -171.3% |
| 1978 | 700 % change on previous year | +1300.0% |
| 1979 | 3.27 % change on previous year | -99.5% |
| 1980 | -13.46 % change on previous year | -511.5% |
| 1981 | 8.85 % change on previous year | -165.8% |
| 2008 | 21.46 % change on previous year | +142.4% |
| 2009 | 32 % change on previous year | +49.1% |
| 2010 | 15.8 % change on previous year | -50.6% |
| 2011 | -259.89 % change on previous year | -1744.6% |
| 2012 | 91.93 % change on previous year | -135.4% |
| 2013 | 805.11 % change on previous year | +775.8% |
| 2014 | 189.98 % change on previous year | -76.4% |
| 2015 | -56.94 % change on previous year | -130.0% |
| 2016 | -8.35 % change on previous year | -85.3% |
| 2017 | -363.55 % change on previous year | +4255.6% |
| 2018 | 3.09 % change on previous year | -100.9% |
| 2019 | 119.46 % change on previous year | +3761.3% |
| 2020 | 77.79 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 2021 | 68.51 % change on previous year | -11.9% |
| 2022 | -89.35 % change on previous year | -230.4% |
| 2023 | -431.79 % change on previous year | +383.2% |
| 2024 | 132.93 % change on previous year | -130.8% |
| 2025 | 12.42 % change on previous year | -90.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 10 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 20 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1970s | 101.46 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 700 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1980s | -2.3 % change on previous year | -13.46 % change on previous year | 8.85 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 26.73 % change on previous year | 21.46 % change on previous year | 32 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | 53.67 % change on previous year | -363.55 % change on previous year | 805.11 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -38.25 % change on previous year | -431.79 % change on previous year | 132.93 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 65 Malawi 15.32 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Benin 14.09 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Cambodia 12.94 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Madagascar 11.52 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Viet Nam 11.41 % change on previous year compare
- 71 Palestine, State of 11.35 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 13.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3123 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 340.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 10.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 5.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 6,084 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 6.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.3404 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 370.67 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate 9.07 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho?
- Changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho was 12.42 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 805.11 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -431.79 % change on previous year in 2023.
- How does Lesotho rank for changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Lesotho ranks 68th out of 172 countries with data for 2025.
- Is changes in inventories (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 121.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Changes in inventories (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Changes in inventories (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Changes in inventories (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.