Gross savings in Lesotho
Lesotho: Gross savings was 349.79 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Gross savings in Lesotho, 1975–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2025, gross savings in Lesotho stood at 349.79 million current US$.
That represents a change of down 31.4% on the previous year and down 39.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross savings in Lesotho peaked at 773.87 million current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 15.87 million current US$, in 1975.
That places Lesotho 159th out of 177 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 56.19 million current US$ | 15.87 million current US$ | 102.92 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 189.50 million current US$ | 165.12 million current US$ | 213.87 million current US$ | 2 |
| 2000s | 673.02 million current US$ | 523.40 million current US$ | 773.87 million current US$ | 3 |
| 2010s | 436.26 million current US$ | 170.95 million current US$ | 616.96 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 434.70 million current US$ | 349.79 million current US$ | 510.25 million current US$ | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -54.9% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 4.3% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,021 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 12.1% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 2.41 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,021 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 17.89 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 11.20 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 625.90 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 5.87 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gross savings in Lesotho?
- Gross savings in Lesotho was 349.79 million current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest gross savings recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 773.87 million current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest gross savings recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.87 million current US$ in 1975.
- How does Lesotho rank for gross savings?
- Lesotho ranks 159th out of 177 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross savings rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 39.5%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross savings (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Savings is an amount that represents the part of disposable income (adjusted for the change in pension entitlements) that is not spent on final consumption. Gross savings are calculated as gross national income less total consumption, plus net transfers. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.