Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho
Lesotho: Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate was 11.55 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for final consumption expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho is 11.55 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 10.9% on the previous year and up 316.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, final consumption expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 47.07 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -10.82 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Lesotho ranks 52nd of 187 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 6.82 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 14.89 % change on previous year | +118.4% |
| 1963 | 13.23 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 1964 | 7.94 % change on previous year | -39.9% |
| 1965 | 7.14 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 1966 | 10.91 % change on previous year | +52.7% |
| 1967 | 2.6 % change on previous year | -76.1% |
| 1968 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -27.8% |
| 1969 | 3.71 % change on previous year | +97.2% |
| 1970 | 4.33 % change on previous year | +16.8% |
| 1971 | 16.92 % change on previous year | +290.3% |
| 1972 | 12.88 % change on previous year | -23.9% |
| 1973 | 47.07 % change on previous year | +265.6% |
| 1974 | 34.75 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 1975 | 12.76 % change on previous year | -63.3% |
| 1976 | 7.38 % change on previous year | -42.1% |
| 1977 | 24.1 % change on previous year | +226.6% |
| 1978 | 15.72 % change on previous year | -34.8% |
| 1979 | 23.85 % change on previous year | +51.7% |
| 1980 | 33.99 % change on previous year | +42.6% |
| 1981 | 5.96 % change on previous year | -82.5% |
| 2008 | 0.0725 % change on previous year | -98.8% |
| 2009 | 7.45 % change on previous year | +10166.8% |
| 2010 | 24.41 % change on previous year | +227.9% |
| 2011 | 10.68 % change on previous year | -56.2% |
| 2012 | -2.55 % change on previous year | -123.8% |
| 2013 | -9.35 % change on previous year | +267.3% |
| 2014 | -3.77 % change on previous year | -59.7% |
| 2015 | -5.33 % change on previous year | +41.4% |
| 2016 | -8.44 % change on previous year | +58.3% |
| 2017 | 21.54 % change on previous year | -355.3% |
| 2018 | 5.77 % change on previous year | -73.2% |
| 2019 | -8.01 % change on previous year | -238.8% |
| 2020 | -10.82 % change on previous year | +35.1% |
| 2021 | 10.45 % change on previous year | -196.6% |
| 2022 | 0.5661 % change on previous year | -94.6% |
| 2023 | -5.3 % change on previous year | -1036.1% |
| 2024 | 12.96 % change on previous year | -344.5% |
| 2025 | 11.55 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.68 % change on previous year | 1.88 % change on previous year | 14.89 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 19.98 % change on previous year | 4.33 % change on previous year | 47.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.98 % change on previous year | 5.96 % change on previous year | 33.99 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 3.76 % change on previous year | 0.0725 % change on previous year | 7.45 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.5 % change on previous year | -9.35 % change on previous year | 24.41 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.23 % change on previous year | -10.82 % change on previous year | 12.96 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 9.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 17.31 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 18,849 current LCU per person (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 1.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 0.7715 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Households and NPISHs Final consumption expenditure (constant 2015) 840.09 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.33 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current US$), per capita 1,450 current US$ per person (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), annual growth rate 8.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- Final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per unit of GDP 23.83 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is final consumption expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho?
- Final consumption expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho was 11.55 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest final consumption expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 47.07 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest final consumption expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.82 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Lesotho rank for final consumption expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Lesotho ranks 52nd out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is final consumption expenditure (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 316.6%. 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 Final consumption expenditure (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Final consumption expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Final consumption expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.