Gross capital formation in Lesotho
Lesotho: Gross capital formation was 803.80 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
803.80 million current US$
Change on year
up 13.3%
World rank
161st
of 187 countries
All-time high
885.05 million current US$
in 2012
All-time low
700,000 current US$
in 1960
Years of data
41
1960–2025
Gross capital formation in Lesotho, 1960–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross capital formation in Lesotho is 803.80 million current US$, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 13.3% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross capital formation in Lesotho peaked at 885.05 million current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 700,000 current US$, in 1960.
Lesotho ranks 161st of 187 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross capital formation in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 700,000 current US$ | — |
| 1961 | 1.40 million current US$ | +100.0% |
| 1962 | 2.94 million current US$ | +110.0% |
| 1963 | 4.06 million current US$ | +38.1% |
| 1964 | 5.04 million current US$ | +24.1% |
| 1965 | 6.30 million current US$ | +25.0% |
| 1966 | 5.74 million current US$ | -8.9% |
| 1967 | 6.86 million current US$ | +19.5% |
| 1968 | 7.56 million current US$ | +10.2% |
| 1969 | 7.70 million current US$ | +1.9% |
| 1970 | 7.00 million current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1971 | 6.99 million current US$ | -0.1% |
| 1972 | 9.11 million current US$ | +30.3% |
| 1973 | 17.29 million current US$ | +89.9% |
| 1974 | 19.13 million current US$ | +10.6% |
| 1975 | 27.05 million current US$ | +41.4% |
| 1976 | 50.60 million current US$ | +87.1% |
| 1977 | 46.00 million current US$ | -9.1% |
| 1978 | 66.70 million current US$ | +45.0% |
| 1979 | 95.01 million current US$ | +42.4% |
| 1980 | 159.85 million current US$ | +68.3% |
| 1981 | 163.25 million current US$ | +2.1% |
| 2007 | 419.26 million current US$ | +156.8% |
| 2008 | 494.40 million current US$ | +17.9% |
| 2009 | 531.64 million current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2010 | 699.50 million current US$ | +31.6% |
| 2011 | 653.41 million current US$ | -6.6% |
| 2012 | 885.05 million current US$ | +35.5% |
| 2013 | 773.26 million current US$ | -12.6% |
| 2014 | 832.33 million current US$ | +7.6% |
| 2015 | 718.21 million current US$ | -13.7% |
| 2016 | 608.45 million current US$ | -15.3% |
| 2017 | 512.23 million current US$ | -15.8% |
| 2018 | 548.25 million current US$ | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 640.58 million current US$ | +16.8% |
| 2020 | 539.40 million current US$ | -15.8% |
| 2021 | 686.74 million current US$ | +27.3% |
| 2022 | 644.72 million current US$ | -6.1% |
| 2023 | 576.52 million current US$ | -10.6% |
| 2024 | 709.54 million current US$ | +23.1% |
| 2025 | 803.80 million current US$ | +13.3% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 803.80 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.91 billion current US$, 14% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 803.80 million current US$ is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.76 billion current US$, 17% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.83 million current US$ | 700,000 current US$ | 7.70 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 34.49 million current US$ | 6.99 million current US$ | 95.01 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1980s | 161.55 million current US$ | 159.85 million current US$ | 163.25 million current US$ | 2 |
| 2000s | 481.77 million current US$ | 419.26 million current US$ | 531.64 million current US$ | 3 |
| 2010s | 687.13 million current US$ | 512.23 million current US$ | 885.05 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 660.12 million current US$ | 539.40 million current US$ | 803.80 million current US$ | 6 |
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 gross capital formation in Lesotho?
- Gross capital formation in Lesotho was 803.80 million current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross capital formation recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 885.05 million current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest gross capital formation recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 700,000 current US$ in 1960.
- How does Lesotho rank for gross capital formation?
- Lesotho ranks 161st out of 187 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross capital formation rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross capital formation (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of produced assets for purposes of fixed capital formation, inventories or valuables. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.