Gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Lesotho
Lesotho: Gross fixed capital formation, private sector was 80.51 million current LCU in 1981. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Lesotho, 1976–1981
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Lesotho is 80.51 million current LCU, measured in 1981.
The figure is down 6.8% on the previous year and up 382.1% over ten years.
That places Lesotho 100th out of 106 countries with data for 1981, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 16.70 million current LCU | — |
| 1977 | 6.50 million current LCU | -61.1% |
| 1978 | 10.40 million current LCU | +60.0% |
| 1980 | 86.40 million current LCU | +730.7% |
| 1981 | 80.51 million current LCU | -6.8% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 80.51 million current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 964.84 billion current LCU, 0% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 80.51 million current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.02 trillion current LCU, 0% of the median. (32 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.20 million current LCU | 6.50 million current LCU | 16.70 million current LCU | 3 |
| 1980s | 83.46 million current LCU | 80.51 million current LCU | 86.40 million current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 97 Oman 381.20 million current LCU
- 98 East Timor 132.96 million current LCU
- 99 Northern Mariana Islands 117.00 million current LCU
- 101 American Samoa 53.00 million current LCU
- 102 Bulgaria 33.84 million current LCU
- 103 Brazil 100,987 current LCU
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, private sector in Lesotho?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector in Lesotho was 80.51 million current LCU in 1981, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 86.40 million current LCU in 1980.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.50 million current LCU in 1977.
- How does Lesotho rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector?
- Lesotho ranks 100th out of 106 countries with data for 1981.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 382.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, private sector (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Private investment covers outlays by the private sector (including private nonprofit agencies) on additions to its fixed domestic assets. Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This series is expressed in local currency units.