Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Lesotho
Lesotho: Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP was 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
Change on year
up 13.0%
World rank
59th
of 180 countries
All-time high
26.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
2.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP
in 2021
Years of data
64
1960–2023
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Lesotho, 1960–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Lesotho is 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 13.0% on the previous year and down 10.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Lesotho peaked at 26.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 2.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, in 2021.
Lesotho ranks 59th of 180 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.
Gross domestic product (GDP), per unit of GDP in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 26.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 26.21 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.7% |
| 1962 | 25.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1963 | 25.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.3% |
| 1964 | 25.05 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.6% |
| 1965 | 24.24 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.2% |
| 1966 | 24.95 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.9% |
| 1967 | 25.72 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 1968 | 24.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.3% |
| 1969 | 23.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 1970 | 23.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.6% |
| 1971 | 19.68 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -15.8% |
| 1972 | 22.9 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +16.4% |
| 1973 | 18.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -17.4% |
| 1974 | 16.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 1975 | 16.42 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 1976 | 19.53 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +18.9% |
| 1977 | 16.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -15.6% |
| 1978 | 13.34 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -19.1% |
| 1979 | 11.42 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.4% |
| 1980 | 7 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -38.7% |
| 1981 | 7.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 1982 | 9.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +30.1% |
| 1983 | 8.29 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.9% |
| 1984 | 9.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +19.6% |
| 1985 | 12.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +26.7% |
| 1986 | 10.38 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -17.3% |
| 1987 | 8.71 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -16.1% |
| 1988 | 8.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 1989 | 8.75 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.1% |
| 1990 | 7.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 1991 | 6.53 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.8% |
| 1992 | 5.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -16.0% |
| 1993 | 6.03 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +9.9% |
| 1994 | 5.71 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1995 | 5.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 1996 | 6.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +16.4% |
| 1997 | 5.99 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 5.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 1999 | 5.83 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.4% |
| 2000 | 6.13 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.1% |
| 2001 | 7.01 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +14.3% |
| 2002 | 7.55 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +7.7% |
| 2003 | 5.09 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -32.5% |
| 2004 | 3.89 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -23.6% |
| 2005 | 3.58 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 3.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
| 2007 | 3.74 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +9.6% |
| 2008 | 3.83 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +2.6% |
| 2009 | 3.69 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 2010 | 2.62 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -28.9% |
| 2011 | 2.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 2012 | 2.64 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +13.9% |
| 2013 | 2.79 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
| 2014 | 2.91 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 3.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +11.1% |
| 2016 | 3.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +6.5% |
| 2017 | 3.02 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -12.2% |
| 2018 | 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -17.0% |
| 2019 | 2.5 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 2.62 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 2021 | 2.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | -18.2% |
| 2022 | 2.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +3.9% |
| 2023 | 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | +13.0% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.55 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 99% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 25.25 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 23.23 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 26.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 17.84 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 11.42 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 23.36 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 9.07 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 7 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 12.56 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.01 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 5.27 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.79 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.41 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 7.55 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.8 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.32 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 3.44 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.37 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 2.62 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 56 Guinea-Bissau 2.53 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 57 Gabon 2.53 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 58 Mauritius 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 60 Congo 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 61 Colombia 2.49 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP compare
- 62 Benin 2.49 international-$ in 2021 prices 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 product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Lesotho?
- Gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp in Lesotho was 2.51 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 26.67 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.14 international-$ in 2021 prices per US$ of GDP in 2021.
- How does Lesotho rank for gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp?
- Lesotho ranks 59th out of 180 countries with data for 2023.
- Is gross domestic product (gdp), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.0%. 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 product (GDP), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Gross domestic product (GDP) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.