Gross domestic income (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Lesotho
Lesotho: Gross domestic income (constant LCU), per unit of GDP was 9.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross domestic income (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Lesotho, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
In 2025, gross domestic income (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Lesotho stood at 9.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
The figure is down 5.3% on the previous year and down 2.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic income (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Lesotho peaked at 51.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 7.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2011.
That places Lesotho 84th out of 179 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.
Gross domestic income (constant LCU), per unit of GDP in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 51.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 50.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 1962 | 50 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1963 | 49.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1964 | 48.25 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.0% |
| 1965 | 46.65 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1966 | 44.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.6% |
| 1967 | 47.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 1968 | 45.85 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1969 | 43.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1970 | 42.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.9% |
| 1971 | 40.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 1972 | 37.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.7% |
| 1973 | 31.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -15.6% |
| 1974 | 28.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.8% |
| 1975 | 24.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.8% |
| 1976 | 27.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.5% |
| 1977 | 26.03 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 1978 | 22.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.2% |
| 1979 | 21.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 1980 | 13.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -34.6% |
| 1981 | 13.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2007 | 10.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -26.4% |
| 2008 | 10.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 9.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 2010 | 8.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -17.0% |
| 2011 | 7.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.2% |
| 2012 | 8.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +6.4% |
| 2013 | 8.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.6% |
| 2014 | 9.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 2015 | 10.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.5% |
| 2016 | 11.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.4% |
| 2017 | 9.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.7% |
| 2018 | 9.08 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 2019 | 9.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.1% |
| 2020 | 10.87 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.8% |
| 2021 | 9.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.6% |
| 2022 | 9.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.1% |
| 2023 | 11.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.4% |
| 2024 | 10.48 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2025 | 9.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 9.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 46.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 21% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 9.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 182.69 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 5% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 47.84 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 43.37 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 51.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 30.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 21.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 42.53 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 13.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 13.8 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 13.82 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 2 |
| 2000s | 10.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 9.81 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10.35 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 3 |
| 2010s | 9.28 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 11.49 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 9.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 11.23 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 81 South Africa 11.39 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 82 Ukraine 11.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 83 Yemen 10.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 85 Moldova 8.62 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 86 Norway 8.59 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 87 Botswana 8.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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 gross domestic income (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Lesotho?
- Gross domestic income (constant lcu), per unit of gdp in Lesotho was 9.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic income (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 51.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest gross domestic income (constant lcu), per unit of gdp recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2011.
- How does Lesotho rank for gross domestic income (constant lcu), per unit of gdp?
- Lesotho ranks 84th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross domestic income (constant lcu), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 2.9%. 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 Gross domestic income (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic income (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Gross domestic income (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.