Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Lesotho
Lesotho: Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate was 10.57 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1968–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Lesotho is 10.57 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 34.4% on the previous year and up 10.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 119.05 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -10.87 % change on previous year, in 1977.
That places Lesotho 68th 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 fixed capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 11.36 % change on previous year | — |
| 1969 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1970 | 2.04 % change on previous year | — |
| 1971 | 20 % change on previous year | +880.0% |
| 1972 | 33.33 % change on previous year | +66.7% |
| 1973 | 25 % change on previous year | -25.0% |
| 1974 | 30 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 1975 | 61.54 % change on previous year | +105.1% |
| 1976 | 119.05 % change on previous year | +93.5% |
| 1977 | -10.87 % change on previous year | -109.1% |
| 1978 | 26.83 % change on previous year | -346.8% |
| 1979 | 42.31 % change on previous year | +57.7% |
| 1980 | 61.75 % change on previous year | +46.0% |
| 1981 | 14.76 % change on previous year | -76.1% |
| 2008 | 38.03 % change on previous year | +157.7% |
| 2009 | 8.76 % change on previous year | -77.0% |
| 2010 | 14.7 % change on previous year | +67.7% |
| 2011 | 9.33 % change on previous year | -36.5% |
| 2012 | 39.34 % change on previous year | +321.7% |
| 2013 | -3.22 % change on previous year | -108.2% |
| 2014 | 9.99 % change on previous year | -410.5% |
| 2015 | 9.59 % change on previous year | -4.0% |
| 2016 | -2.92 % change on previous year | -130.5% |
| 2017 | 1.62 % change on previous year | -155.5% |
| 2018 | 4.41 % change on previous year | +171.5% |
| 2019 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -63.5% |
| 2020 | -7.97 % change on previous year | -595.8% |
| 2021 | 11.35 % change on previous year | -242.4% |
| 2022 | 13.95 % change on previous year | +22.9% |
| 2023 | 6.23 % change on previous year | -55.4% |
| 2024 | 16.11 % change on previous year | +158.7% |
| 2025 | 10.57 % change on previous year | -34.4% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 10.57 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.72 % change on previous year, 90% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 10.57 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 11.02 % change on previous year, 96% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.68 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 11.36 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1970s | 34.92 % change on previous year | -10.87 % change on previous year | 119.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 38.26 % change on previous year | 14.76 % change on previous year | 61.75 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 23.39 % change on previous year | 8.76 % change on previous year | 38.03 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | 8.44 % change on previous year | -3.22 % change on previous year | 39.34 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.37 % change on previous year | -7.97 % change on previous year | 16.11 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 65 Chile 11.42 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Armenia 11.34 % change on previous year compare
- 67 Ecuador 10.65 % change on previous year compare
- 69 Croatia 10.57 % change on previous year compare
- 70 Kenya 10.46 % change on previous year compare
- 71 Greece 10.41 % change on previous year 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 fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Lesotho?
- Gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate in Lesotho was 10.57 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 119.05 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -10.87 % change on previous year in 1977.
- How does Lesotho rank for gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate?
- Lesotho ranks 68th out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (current lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10.3%. 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 Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), 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 Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Gross fixed capital formation Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.