Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Lesotho
Lesotho: Discrepancy in GDP, value added was -297.83 million constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Lesotho, 1982–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, discrepancy in gdp, value added in Lesotho stood at -297.83 million constant LCU. That is the lowest value across all 30 years on record.
That represents a change of down 171.6% on the previous year and down 337.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, discrepancy in gdp, value added in Lesotho peaked at -5.81 million constant LCU in 1982 and was at its lowest, -297.83 million constant LCU, in 2011.
That places Lesotho 28th out of 41 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Discrepancy in GDP, value added in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | -5.81 million constant LCU | — |
| 1983 | -6.77 million constant LCU | +16.5% |
| 1984 | -8.05 million constant LCU | +18.9% |
| 1985 | -8.63 million constant LCU | +7.2% |
| 1986 | -12.47 million constant LCU | +44.6% |
| 1987 | -14.24 million constant LCU | +14.1% |
| 1988 | -18.31 million constant LCU | +28.6% |
| 1989 | -16.21 million constant LCU | -11.5% |
| 1990 | -20.54 million constant LCU | +26.7% |
| 1991 | -25.54 million constant LCU | +24.4% |
| 1992 | -27.14 million constant LCU | +6.3% |
| 1993 | -34.78 million constant LCU | +28.2% |
| 1994 | -44.39 million constant LCU | +27.6% |
| 1995 | -31.44 million constant LCU | -29.2% |
| 1996 | -23.43 million constant LCU | -25.5% |
| 1997 | -16.67 million constant LCU | -28.8% |
| 1998 | -18.96 million constant LCU | +13.8% |
| 1999 | -29.28 million constant LCU | +54.4% |
| 2000 | -47.93 million constant LCU | +63.7% |
| 2001 | -68.03 million constant LCU | +42.0% |
| 2002 | -79.78 million constant LCU | +17.3% |
| 2003 | -78.04 million constant LCU | -2.2% |
| 2004 | -67.37 million constant LCU | -13.7% |
| 2005 | -56.23 million constant LCU | -16.5% |
| 2006 | -78.45 million constant LCU | +39.5% |
| 2007 | -106.82 million constant LCU | +36.2% |
| 2008 | -137.10 million constant LCU | +28.3% |
| 2009 | -93.14 million constant LCU | -32.1% |
| 2010 | -109.65 million constant LCU | +17.7% |
| 2011 | -297.83 million constant LCU | +171.6% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's -297.83 million constant LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.001 constant LCU, 304983196151.4× the median. (19 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's -297.83 million constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 constant LCU. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -11.31 million constant LCU | -18.31 million constant LCU | -5.81 million constant LCU | 8 |
| 1990s | -27.22 million constant LCU | -44.39 million constant LCU | -16.67 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | -81.29 million constant LCU | -137.10 million constant LCU | -47.93 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | -203.74 million constant LCU | -297.83 million constant LCU | -109.65 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 discrepancy in gdp, value added in Lesotho?
- Discrepancy in gdp, value added in Lesotho was -297.83 million constant LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest discrepancy in gdp, value added recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was -5.81 million constant LCU in 1982.
- What is the lowest discrepancy in gdp, value added recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -297.83 million constant LCU in 2011.
- How does Lesotho rank for discrepancy in gdp, value added?
- Lesotho ranks 28th out of 41 countries with data for 2011.
- Is discrepancy in gdp, value added rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 337.8%. 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 Discrepancy in GDP, value added (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This is the discrepancy included in the value added of services, etc. Covered here are any discrepancies noted by national compilers as well as discrepancies arising from linking new and old series in the World Bank data base. Data are in constant local currency.