General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Lesotho
Lesotho: General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per was 230,221 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
230,221 constant LCU per square kilometre
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
128th
of 172 countries
All-time high
312,865 constant LCU per square kilometre
in 2007
All-time low
193.57 constant LCU per square kilometre
in 1970
Years of data
63
1961–2023
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Lesotho, 1961–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per square kilometre.
Analysis
The most recent figure for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Lesotho is 230,221 constant LCU per square kilometre, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and down 13.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Lesotho peaked at 312,865 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2007 and was at its lowest, 193.57 constant LCU per square kilometre, in 1970.
Lesotho ranks 128th of 172 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.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 261.32 constant LCU per square kilometre | — |
| 1962 | 275.84 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.6% |
| 1963 | 275.84 constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1964 | 275.84 constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1965 | 333.91 constant LCU per square kilometre | +21.1% |
| 1966 | 246.81 constant LCU per square kilometre | -26.1% |
| 1967 | 329.07 constant LCU per square kilometre | +33.3% |
| 1968 | 300.04 constant LCU per square kilometre | -8.8% |
| 1969 | 295.2 constant LCU per square kilometre | -1.6% |
| 1970 | 193.57 constant LCU per square kilometre | -34.4% |
| 1971 | 290.36 constant LCU per square kilometre | +50.0% |
| 1972 | 387.15 constant LCU per square kilometre | +33.3% |
| 1973 | 387.15 constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.0% |
| 1974 | 532.33 constant LCU per square kilometre | +37.5% |
| 1975 | 774.29 constant LCU per square kilometre | +45.5% |
| 1976 | 919.47 constant LCU per square kilometre | +18.8% |
| 1977 | 1,065 constant LCU per square kilometre | +15.8% |
| 1978 | 1,500 constant LCU per square kilometre | +40.9% |
| 1979 | 1,936 constant LCU per square kilometre | +29.0% |
| 1980 | 3,544 constant LCU per square kilometre | +83.1% |
| 1981 | 3,854 constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 1982 | 2,280 constant LCU per square kilometre | -40.8% |
| 1983 | 2,483 constant LCU per square kilometre | +8.9% |
| 1984 | 2,782 constant LCU per square kilometre | +12.0% |
| 1985 | 4,567 constant LCU per square kilometre | +64.2% |
| 1986 | 5,381 constant LCU per square kilometre | +17.8% |
| 1987 | 11,274 constant LCU per square kilometre | +109.5% |
| 1988 | 15,665 constant LCU per square kilometre | +38.9% |
| 1989 | 16,403 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.7% |
| 1990 | 17,476 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.5% |
| 1991 | 24,283 constant LCU per square kilometre | +39.0% |
| 1992 | 30,765 constant LCU per square kilometre | +26.7% |
| 1993 | 35,924 constant LCU per square kilometre | +16.8% |
| 1994 | 42,892 constant LCU per square kilometre | +19.4% |
| 1995 | 49,633 constant LCU per square kilometre | +15.7% |
| 1996 | 53,196 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.2% |
| 1997 | 63,687 constant LCU per square kilometre | +19.7% |
| 1998 | 84,253 constant LCU per square kilometre | +32.3% |
| 1999 | 85,946 constant LCU per square kilometre | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 91,802 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 100,610 constant LCU per square kilometre | +9.6% |
| 2002 | 123,306 constant LCU per square kilometre | +22.6% |
| 2003 | 131,872 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.9% |
| 2004 | 137,437 constant LCU per square kilometre | +4.2% |
| 2005 | 154,537 constant LCU per square kilometre | +12.4% |
| 2006 | 165,778 constant LCU per square kilometre | +7.3% |
| 2007 | 312,865 constant LCU per square kilometre | +88.7% |
| 2008 | 284,335 constant LCU per square kilometre | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 260,914 constant LCU per square kilometre | -8.2% |
| 2010 | 246,051 constant LCU per square kilometre | -5.7% |
| 2011 | 248,820 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.1% |
| 2012 | 264,767 constant LCU per square kilometre | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 265,124 constant LCU per square kilometre | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 270,239 constant LCU per square kilometre | +1.9% |
| 2015 | 263,840 constant LCU per square kilometre | -2.4% |
| 2016 | 272,052 constant LCU per square kilometre | +3.1% |
| 2017 | 259,915 constant LCU per square kilometre | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 239,990 constant LCU per square kilometre | -7.7% |
| 2019 | 252,755 constant LCU per square kilometre | +5.3% |
| 2020 | 241,542 constant LCU per square kilometre | -4.4% |
| 2021 | 233,431 constant LCU per square kilometre | -3.4% |
| 2022 | 232,771 constant LCU per square kilometre | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 230,221 constant LCU per square kilometre | -1.1% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 230,221 constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 968,066 constant LCU per square kilometre, 24% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 230,221 constant LCU per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.16 million constant LCU per square kilometre, 11% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per in Lesotho changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | +109.5% | 5,381 constant LCU per square kilometre | 11,274 constant LCU per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 288.21 constant LCU per square kilometre | 246.81 constant LCU per square kilometre | 333.91 constant LCU per square kilometre | 9 |
| 1970s | 798.49 constant LCU per square kilometre | 193.57 constant LCU per square kilometre | 1,936 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1980s | 6,823 constant LCU per square kilometre | 2,280 constant LCU per square kilometre | 16,403 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 48,806 constant LCU per square kilometre | 17,476 constant LCU per square kilometre | 85,946 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 176,346 constant LCU per square kilometre | 91,802 constant LCU per square kilometre | 312,865 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 258,355 constant LCU per square kilometre | 239,990 constant LCU per square kilometre | 272,052 constant LCU per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 234,491 constant LCU per square kilometre | 230,221 constant LCU per square kilometre | 241,542 constant LCU per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 125 Croatia 263,492 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 126 Nicaragua 245,426 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 127 Kiribati 236,962 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 129 El Salvador 211,092 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 130 Bahamas 210,569 constant LCU per square kilometre compare
- 131 Finland 205,148 constant LCU per square kilometre 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 general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Lesotho?
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per in Lesotho was 230,221 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 312,865 constant LCU per square kilometre in 2007.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 193.57 constant LCU per square kilometre in 1970.
- How does Lesotho rank for general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per?
- Lesotho ranks 128th out of 172 countries with data for 2023.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (constant lcu), per rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.2%. 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 General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU), per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
General government final consumption expenditure (constant LCU) divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.