Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Lesotho
Lesotho: Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices was 5.39 in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Lesotho, 1970–2019
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Lesotho is 5.39, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 50 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.9% on the previous year and up 113.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Lesotho peaked at 5.39 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.0046, in 1970.
That places Lesotho 148th out of 174 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0046 | — |
| 1971 | 0.0064 | +38.9% |
| 1972 | 0.0078 | +20.9% |
| 1973 | 0.0096 | +23.8% |
| 1974 | 0.013 | +35.4% |
| 1975 | 0.0211 | +62.2% |
| 1976 | 0.0219 | +3.9% |
| 1977 | 0.044 | +100.4% |
| 1978 | 0.0628 | +42.7% |
| 1979 | 0.082 | +30.7% |
| 1980 | 0.1105 | +34.8% |
| 1981 | 0.1241 | +12.2% |
| 1982 | 0.1745 | +40.6% |
| 1983 | 0.1204 | -31.0% |
| 1984 | 0.1698 | +41.0% |
| 1985 | 0.2532 | +49.2% |
| 1986 | 0.25 | -1.3% |
| 1987 | 0.2779 | +11.1% |
| 1988 | 0.3601 | +29.6% |
| 1989 | 0.4004 | +11.2% |
| 1990 | 0.4384 | +9.5% |
| 1991 | 0.5913 | +34.9% |
| 1992 | 0.7501 | +26.9% |
| 1993 | 0.6803 | -9.3% |
| 1994 | 0.5973 | -12.2% |
| 1995 | 0.8337 | +39.6% |
| 1996 | 0.8858 | +6.2% |
| 1997 | 1.03 | +16.5% |
| 1998 | 1 | -3.1% |
| 1999 | 0.9973 | -0.4% |
| 2000 | 1.11 | +11.2% |
| 2001 | 1 | -9.4% |
| 2002 | 1.05 | +4.6% |
| 2003 | 1.55 | +47.1% |
| 2004 | 1.61 | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 1.56 | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 1.8 | +15.2% |
| 2007 | 2.1 | +16.8% |
| 2008 | 2.53 | +20.2% |
| 2009 | 2.53 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 2.64 | +4.4% |
| 2011 | 2.9 | +10.0% |
| 2012 | 3.69 | +27.0% |
| 2013 | 3.8 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 4.3 | +13.1% |
| 2015 | 4.95 | +15.2% |
| 2016 | 4.45 | -10.1% |
| 2017 | 4.54 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | 4.69 | +3.3% |
| 2019 | 5.39 | +14.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0273 | 0.0046 | 0.082 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.2241 | 0.1105 | 0.4004 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.7807 | 0.4384 | 1.03 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.68 | 1 | 2.53 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.14 | 2.64 | 5.39 | 10 |
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More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), annual growth 9.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.8725 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current US$), per capita 950.1 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), annual growth 6.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per unit of GDP 15.61 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (current LCU), per capita 16,996 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), annual 2.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per unit 0.8589 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant 2015 US$), per 935.36 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), annual growth 2.65 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Lesotho?
- Gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices in Lesotho was 5.39 in 2019, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 5.39 in 2019.
- What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0046 in 1970.
- How does Lesotho rank for gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices?
- Lesotho ranks 148th out of 174 countries with data for 2019.
- Is gross fixed capital formation, private sector, current prices rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 113.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Gross fixed capital formation, Private sector, Current prices, Domestic currency. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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This dataset provides comprehensive data for investment and capital stock for the general government, private sector and public-private partnerships, across the Fund member countries.