General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in Lesotho
Lesotho: General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) was 9.68 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in Lesotho, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 9.68 % change on previous year for general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in 2025.
The figure is down 27.9% on the previous year and up 220.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in Lesotho peaked at 97.93 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -34.43 % change on previous year, in 1970.
That places Lesotho 87th out of 185 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
General government final consumption expenditure (current US$) in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 31.71 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 5.56 % change on previous year | -82.5% |
| 1963 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1964 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1965 | 21.05 % change on previous year | — |
| 1966 | -26.09 % change on previous year | -223.9% |
| 1967 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -227.8% |
| 1968 | -8.82 % change on previous year | -126.5% |
| 1969 | -1.61 % change on previous year | -81.7% |
| 1970 | -34.43 % change on previous year | +2034.4% |
| 1971 | 49.8 % change on previous year | -244.7% |
| 1972 | 24.05 % change on previous year | -51.7% |
| 1973 | 10.77 % change on previous year | -55.2% |
| 1974 | 40.43 % change on previous year | +275.2% |
| 1975 | 33.65 % change on previous year | -16.8% |
| 1976 | 0.9891 % change on previous year | -97.1% |
| 1977 | 15.79 % change on previous year | +1496.4% |
| 1978 | 40.91 % change on previous year | +159.1% |
| 1979 | 33.25 % change on previous year | -18.7% |
| 1980 | 97.93 % change on previous year | +194.5% |
| 1981 | -3.49 % change on previous year | -103.6% |
| 2008 | 8.83 % change on previous year | -353.0% |
| 2009 | 11.74 % change on previous year | +33.0% |
| 2010 | 17.83 % change on previous year | +51.9% |
| 2011 | 10.4 % change on previous year | -41.7% |
| 2012 | -0.5948 % change on previous year | -105.7% |
| 2013 | -1.93 % change on previous year | +224.7% |
| 2014 | -1.24 % change on previous year | -35.9% |
| 2015 | -8.05 % change on previous year | +550.0% |
| 2016 | -3.89 % change on previous year | -51.6% |
| 2017 | 9.25 % change on previous year | -337.6% |
| 2018 | 6.3 % change on previous year | -31.9% |
| 2019 | -7.39 % change on previous year | -217.3% |
| 2020 | -15.37 % change on previous year | +108.0% |
| 2021 | 9.71 % change on previous year | -163.2% |
| 2022 | -0.8949 % change on previous year | -109.2% |
| 2023 | -9.11 % change on previous year | +918.5% |
| 2024 | 13.43 % change on previous year | -247.3% |
| 2025 | 9.68 % change on previous year | -27.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 6.13 % change on previous year | -26.09 % change on previous year | 33.33 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 21.52 % change on previous year | -34.43 % change on previous year | 49.8 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 47.22 % change on previous year | -3.49 % change on previous year | 97.93 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 10.29 % change on previous year | 8.83 % change on previous year | 11.74 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.07 % change on previous year | -8.05 % change on previous year | 17.83 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.24 % change on previous year | -15.37 % change on previous year | 13.43 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), annual growth rate 18 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4215 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves minus gold (current US$), per capita 431.19 current US$ per person (2024)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 0.3643 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current US$), per 396.72 current US$ per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU) 7.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 6.52 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (current LCU), per 7,097 current LCU per person (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 3.19 % change on previous year (2025)
- General government final consumption expenditure (constant 2015 US$) 0.313 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in Lesotho?
- General government final consumption expenditure (current us$) in Lesotho was 9.68 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 97.93 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -34.43 % change on previous year in 1970.
- How does Lesotho rank for general government final consumption expenditure (current us$)?
- Lesotho ranks 87th out of 185 countries with data for 2025.
- Is general government final consumption expenditure (current us$) rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 220.3%. 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 (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- General government final consumption expenditure Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in General government final consumption expenditure (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.