Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho
Lesotho: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate was 13.29 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1968–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho stood at 13.29 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 21.2% on the previous year and up 295.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 86.29 % change on previous year in 1976 and was at its lowest, -19.21 % change on previous year, in 2020.
Lesotho ranks 63rd of 179 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), 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 | 19.84 % change on previous year | +872.3% |
| 1972 | 24.05 % change on previous year | +21.2% |
| 1973 | 38.47 % change on previous year | +59.9% |
| 1974 | 32.77 % change on previous year | -14.8% |
| 1975 | 48.43 % change on previous year | +47.8% |
| 1976 | 86.29 % change on previous year | +78.2% |
| 1977 | -10.87 % change on previous year | -112.6% |
| 1978 | 26.83 % change on previous year | -346.8% |
| 1979 | 46.96 % change on previous year | +75.0% |
| 1980 | 74.88 % change on previous year | +59.4% |
| 1981 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -97.5% |
| 2008 | 17.71 % change on previous year | +855.2% |
| 2009 | 6.03 % change on previous year | -65.9% |
| 2010 | 32.78 % change on previous year | +443.2% |
| 2011 | 10.23 % change on previous year | -68.8% |
| 2012 | 23.18 % change on previous year | +126.6% |
| 2013 | -17.63 % change on previous year | -176.1% |
| 2014 | -2.21 % change on previous year | -87.5% |
| 2015 | -6.79 % change on previous year | +207.0% |
| 2016 | -15.8 % change on previous year | +132.7% |
| 2017 | 12.19 % change on previous year | -177.2% |
| 2018 | 5.12 % change on previous year | -58.0% |
| 2019 | -6.93 % change on previous year | -235.5% |
| 2020 | -19.21 % change on previous year | +177.1% |
| 2021 | 24.02 % change on previous year | -225.0% |
| 2022 | 2.96 % change on previous year | -87.7% |
| 2023 | -5.83 % change on previous year | -296.9% |
| 2024 | 16.88 % change on previous year | -389.5% |
| 2025 | 13.29 % change on previous year | -21.2% |
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 | 31.48 % change on previous year | -10.87 % change on previous year | 86.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 38.37 % change on previous year | 1.85 % change on previous year | 74.88 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 11.87 % change on previous year | 6.03 % change on previous year | 17.71 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | 3.41 % change on previous year | -17.63 % change on previous year | 32.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.35 % change on previous year | -19.21 % change on previous year | 24.02 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 60 Congo 13.67 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Romania 13.46 % change on previous year compare
- 62 Samoa 13.33 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Armenia 12.99 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Poland 12.75 % change on previous year compare
- 66 Albania 12.54 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.31 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per unit of GDP 8.86 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (current LCU), per capita 9,649 current LCU per person (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 1.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.3762 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Exports of goods and services (constant 2015 US$), per capita 409.71 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3089 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), per capita 336.38 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 5.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross fixed capital formation (current LCU), per capita 6,017 current LCU per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho?
- Gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho was 13.29 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 86.29 % change on previous year in 1976.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -19.21 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Lesotho rank for gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Lesotho ranks 63rd out of 179 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross fixed capital formation (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 295.9%. 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 fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). 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 Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Gross fixed capital formation (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.