Gross capital formation in Lesotho
Lesotho: Gross capital formation was 803.80 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
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$, in 1960.
Lesotho ranks 159th of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 4.83 million current US$ | 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 |
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More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -54.9% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 4.3% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,021 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 12.1% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 2.41 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,021 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 17.89 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 11.20 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 625.90 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 5.87 billion current LCU (2025)
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 159th out of 185 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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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.