Construction, value added in Lesotho
Lesotho: Construction, value added was 723.46 million constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
723.46 million constant LCU
Change on year
up 14.1%
World rank
43rd
of 46 countries
All-time high
723.46 million constant LCU
in 2011
All-time low
45.87 million constant LCU
in 1970
Years of data
42
1970–2011
Construction, value added in Lesotho, 1970–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, construction, value added in Lesotho stood at 723.46 million constant LCU. That is the highest value across all 42 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.1% on the previous year and up 23.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, construction, value added in Lesotho peaked at 723.46 million constant LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 45.87 million constant LCU, in 1970.
That places Lesotho 43rd out of 46 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Construction, value added in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 45.87 million constant LCU | — |
| 1971 | 55.71 million constant LCU | +21.5% |
| 1972 | 58.52 million constant LCU | +5.0% |
| 1973 | 75.25 million constant LCU | +28.6% |
| 1974 | 90.74 million constant LCU | +20.6% |
| 1975 | 95.17 million constant LCU | +4.9% |
| 1976 | 110.89 million constant LCU | +16.5% |
| 1977 | 130.45 million constant LCU | +17.6% |
| 1978 | 108.40 million constant LCU | -16.9% |
| 1979 | 104.72 million constant LCU | -3.4% |
| 1980 | 122.18 million constant LCU | +16.7% |
| 1981 | 102.69 million constant LCU | -16.0% |
| 1982 | 131.67 million constant LCU | +28.2% |
| 1983 | 88.10 million constant LCU | -33.1% |
| 1984 | 104.87 million constant LCU | +19.0% |
| 1985 | 128.51 million constant LCU | +22.5% |
| 1986 | 109.71 million constant LCU | -14.6% |
| 1987 | 127.57 million constant LCU | +16.3% |
| 1988 | 178.61 million constant LCU | +40.0% |
| 1989 | 245.35 million constant LCU | +37.4% |
| 1990 | 313.77 million constant LCU | +27.9% |
| 1991 | 465.56 million constant LCU | +48.4% |
| 1992 | 521.70 million constant LCU | +12.1% |
| 1993 | 514.60 million constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 1994 | 601.68 million constant LCU | +16.9% |
| 1995 | 585.72 million constant LCU | -2.7% |
| 1996 | 664.39 million constant LCU | +13.4% |
| 1997 | 540.23 million constant LCU | -18.7% |
| 1998 | 521.48 million constant LCU | -3.5% |
| 1999 | 540.17 million constant LCU | +3.6% |
| 2000 | 663.07 million constant LCU | +22.8% |
| 2001 | 587.42 million constant LCU | -11.4% |
| 2002 | 470.68 million constant LCU | -19.9% |
| 2003 | 452.16 million constant LCU | -3.9% |
| 2004 | 365.01 million constant LCU | -19.3% |
| 2005 | 379.31 million constant LCU | +3.9% |
| 2006 | 374.02 million constant LCU | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 376.83 million constant LCU | +0.8% |
| 2008 | 484.37 million constant LCU | +28.5% |
| 2009 | 559.50 million constant LCU | +15.5% |
| 2010 | 634.02 million constant LCU | +13.3% |
| 2011 | 723.46 million constant LCU | +14.1% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 723.46 million constant LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 37.65 billion constant LCU, 2% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 723.46 million constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 43.49 billion constant LCU, 2% of the median. (41 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 87.57 million constant LCU | 45.87 million constant LCU | 130.45 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 133.92 million constant LCU | 88.10 million constant LCU | 245.35 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 526.93 million constant LCU | 313.77 million constant LCU | 664.39 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 471.24 million constant LCU | 365.01 million constant LCU | 663.07 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 678.74 million constant LCU | 634.02 million constant LCU | 723.46 million constant LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 0 BoP, current US$ (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0 BoP, current US$ per person (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -5.77 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 54.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0022 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -2.44 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 18 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4215 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 431.19 includes gold, current US$ per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is construction, value added in Lesotho?
- Construction, value added in Lesotho was 723.46 million constant LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest construction, value added recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 723.46 million constant LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest construction, value added recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 45.87 million constant LCU in 1970.
- How does Lesotho rank for construction, value added?
- Lesotho ranks 43rd out of 46 countries with data for 2011.
- Is construction, value added rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 23.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Construction, value added (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Value added in construction is defined as the value of output of the construction industry less the value of intermediate consumption (intermediate inputs). Construction is a subset of industry (ISIC 45). Data are in constant local currency.