Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual in Lesotho
Lesotho: Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual was -121.12 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual in Lesotho, 1967–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded -121.12 % change on previous year for discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual in Lesotho peaked at 700 % change on previous year in 2019 and was at its lowest, -200 % change on previous year, in 2012.
That places Lesotho 151st out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | -200 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 100 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 2016 | -100 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 2018 | -80 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 2019 | 700 % change on previous year | -975.0% |
| 2021 | 99.93 % change on previous year | -85.7% |
| 2025 | -121.12 % change on previous year | -221.2% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's -121.12 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -100 % change on previous year, 1.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's -121.12 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -22.91 % change on previous year, 5.3× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2010s | 60 % change on previous year | -200 % change on previous year | 700 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | -10.59 % change on previous year | -121.12 % change on previous year | 99.93 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 149 Tanzania, United Republic of -100 % change on previous year compare
- 150 Palau -113.95 % change on previous year compare
- 152 Bahamas -122.74 % change on previous year compare
- 153 Bosnia and Herzegovina -123.23 % change on previous year compare
- 154 Namibia -124.01 % change on previous year compare
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 discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual in Lesotho?
- Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual in Lesotho was -121.12 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 700 % change on previous year in 2019.
- What is the lowest discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -200 % change on previous year in 2012.
- How does Lesotho rank for discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual?
- Lesotho ranks 151st out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is discrepancy in expenditure estimate of gdp (current lcu), annual rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.1%. 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 Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU). 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 Discrepancy in expenditure estimate of GDP (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.