Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (US) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Gross fixed capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate (US) 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 (US) 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% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 13.29 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 11.35 % change on previous year, 1.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 13.29 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 10.82 % change on previous year, 1.2× 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 | 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
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, annual growth rate 57.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0799 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, US dollar, per capita 87.06 units per person (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, annual growth rate 50.42 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0584 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDRs holdings, SDR, per capita 63.57 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, annual growth rate 4.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0303 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, US dollar, per capita 33.01 units per person (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0491 % change on previous year (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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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.