GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho
Lesotho: GDP (current US$), annual growth rate was 7.62 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
7.62 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 37.9%
World rank
117th
of 212 countries
All-time high
49.78 % change on previous year
in 1973
All-time low
-19.68 % change on previous year
in 1982
Years of data
65
1961–2025
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho stood at 7.62 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 37.9% on the previous year and up 328.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 49.78 % change on previous year in 1973 and was at its lowest, -19.68 % change on previous year, in 1982.
That places Lesotho 117th out of 212 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
GDP (current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 3.24 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 17.25 % change on previous year | +432.7% |
| 1963 | 12.37 % change on previous year | -28.3% |
| 1964 | 10.42 % change on previous year | -15.8% |
| 1965 | 5.66 % change on previous year | -45.7% |
| 1966 | 3.32 % change on previous year | -41.4% |
| 1967 | 4.52 % change on previous year | +36.3% |
| 1968 | 3.69 % change on previous year | -18.4% |
| 1969 | 7.36 % change on previous year | +99.7% |
| 1970 | 4.2 % change on previous year | -42.9% |
| 1971 | 11.26 % change on previous year | +168.0% |
| 1972 | 5.8 % change on previous year | -48.5% |
| 1973 | 49.78 % change on previous year | +758.8% |
| 1974 | 24.48 % change on previous year | -50.8% |
| 1975 | -0.8565 % change on previous year | -103.5% |
| 1976 | -1.27 % change on previous year | +48.3% |
| 1977 | 30.92 % change on previous year | -2535.1% |
| 1978 | 37.89 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 1979 | 8.84 % change on previous year | -76.7% |
| 1980 | 48.74 % change on previous year | +451.3% |
| 1981 | 0.6129 % change on previous year | -98.7% |
| 1982 | -19.68 % change on previous year | -3310.8% |
| 1983 | 10.88 % change on previous year | -155.3% |
| 1984 | -13.84 % change on previous year | -227.2% |
| 1985 | -19.37 % change on previous year | +39.9% |
| 1986 | 18.7 % change on previous year | -196.5% |
| 1987 | 26.32 % change on previous year | +40.7% |
| 1988 | 16.79 % change on previous year | -36.2% |
| 1989 | 5.32 % change on previous year | -68.3% |
| 1990 | 20.39 % change on previous year | +283.4% |
| 1991 | 18.09 % change on previous year | -11.2% |
| 1992 | 17.99 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 0.5478 % change on previous year | -97.0% |
| 1994 | 5.11 % change on previous year | +832.3% |
| 1995 | 14.08 % change on previous year | +175.7% |
| 1996 | -5.57 % change on previous year | -139.5% |
| 1997 | 5.48 % change on previous year | -198.5% |
| 1998 | -6.97 % change on previous year | -227.0% |
| 1999 | -1.69 % change on previous year | -75.8% |
| 2000 | -2.79 % change on previous year | +65.2% |
| 2001 | -6.94 % change on previous year | +148.6% |
| 2002 | -6.05 % change on previous year | -12.9% |
| 2003 | 49.25 % change on previous year | -914.4% |
| 2004 | 30.52 % change on previous year | -38.0% |
| 2005 | 11.32 % change on previous year | -62.9% |
| 2006 | 7 % change on previous year | -38.2% |
| 2007 | -6.55 % change on previous year | -193.6% |
| 2008 | 5.04 % change on previous year | -176.9% |
| 2009 | -1.47 % change on previous year | -129.2% |
| 2010 | 28.37 % change on previous year | -2027.1% |
| 2011 | 15.42 % change on previous year | -45.6% |
| 2012 | -3.94 % change on previous year | -125.6% |
| 2013 | -4.46 % change on previous year | +13.2% |
| 2014 | 3.12 % change on previous year | -170.0% |
| 2015 | -3.33 % change on previous year | -206.7% |
| 2016 | -10.39 % change on previous year | +211.8% |
| 2017 | 9.1 % change on previous year | -187.5% |
| 2018 | 10.82 % change on previous year | +18.9% |
| 2019 | -6.48 % change on previous year | -159.9% |
| 2020 | -14.1 % change on previous year | +117.7% |
| 2021 | 17.45 % change on previous year | -223.8% |
| 2022 | -2.37 % change on previous year | -113.6% |
| 2023 | -9.56 % change on previous year | +303.5% |
| 2024 | 12.27 % change on previous year | -228.4% |
| 2025 | 7.62 % change on previous year | -37.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 7.54 % change on previous year | 3.24 % change on previous year | 17.25 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 17.1 % change on previous year | -1.27 % change on previous year | 49.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.45 % change on previous year | -19.68 % change on previous year | 48.74 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.75 % change on previous year | -6.97 % change on previous year | 20.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.93 % change on previous year | -6.94 % change on previous year | 49.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.82 % change on previous year | -10.39 % change on previous year | 28.37 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.89 % change on previous year | -14.1 % change on previous year | 17.45 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
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- 116 Germany 7.8 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Switzerland 7.59 % change on previous year compare
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More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- GDP (current US$), per capita 1,089 current US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per unit of GDP 17.89 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (current LCU), per capita 19,480 current LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 1.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.9379 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant 2015 US$), per capita 1,021 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), annual growth rate 1.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per unit of GDP 8.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GDP (constant LCU), per capita 9,403 constant LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho?
- Gdp (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho was 7.62 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 49.78 % change on previous year in 1973.
- What is the lowest gdp (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.68 % change on previous year in 1982.
- How does Lesotho rank for gdp (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Lesotho ranks 117th out of 212 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gdp (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 328.7%. 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 GDP (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in GDP (current US$). 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 GDP (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.