Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant) … unit GDP constant in Lesotho
Lesotho: Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant) … unit GDP constant was 7.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
7.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
Change on year
down 4.6%
World rank
89th
of 196 countries
All-time high
55.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 1960
All-time low
6.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP
in 2011
Years of data
66
1960–2025
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of in Lesotho, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in constant LCU per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant lcu), per unit of in Lesotho is 7.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, measured in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.6% on the previous year and down 3.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant lcu), per unit of in Lesotho peaked at 55.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 6.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, in 2011.
That places Lesotho 89th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant) … unit GDP constant in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | constant LCU per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 55.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 54.64 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 1962 | 52.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1963 | 52.21 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 1964 | 50.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.1% |
| 1965 | 50.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.1% |
| 1966 | 48.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.4% |
| 1967 | 51.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.8% |
| 1968 | 49.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.0% |
| 1969 | 45.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 1970 | 43.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1971 | 40.5 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.8% |
| 1972 | 38.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 1973 | 33.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -14.1% |
| 1974 | 29.14 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.1% |
| 1975 | 25.79 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.5% |
| 1976 | 28.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.8% |
| 1977 | 24.74 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -13.4% |
| 1978 | 19.85 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -19.8% |
| 1979 | 18.39 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.3% |
| 1980 | 11.97 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -34.9% |
| 1981 | 11.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.6% |
| 1982 | 15.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +28.8% |
| 1983 | 14.1 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -8.0% |
| 1984 | 17.24 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +22.3% |
| 1985 | 22.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +28.3% |
| 1986 | 19.83 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 1987 | 15.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -20.8% |
| 1988 | 14.51 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 1989 | 14.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.8% |
| 1990 | 12.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.2% |
| 1991 | 11.72 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.7% |
| 1992 | 10.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.5% |
| 1993 | 10.93 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +3.0% |
| 1994 | 11.04 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +1.0% |
| 1995 | 9.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.4% |
| 1996 | 11.22 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.2% |
| 1997 | 11.05 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.5% |
| 1998 | 12.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.1% |
| 1999 | 12.4 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 2000 | 13.52 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 2001 | 15.13 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.9% |
| 2002 | 16.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +8.0% |
| 2003 | 11.47 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -29.8% |
| 2004 | 8.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -22.4% |
| 2005 | 8.2 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -7.9% |
| 2006 | 7.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 8.92 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +11.6% |
| 2008 | 8.95 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 8.94 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -0.2% |
| 2010 | 7.3 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -18.3% |
| 2011 | 6.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -9.9% |
| 2012 | 7.27 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +10.6% |
| 2013 | 7.7 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 7.61 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 8.17 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.4% |
| 2016 | 9.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +15.6% |
| 2017 | 8.33 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.8% |
| 2018 | 7.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -11.1% |
| 2019 | 7.94 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +7.2% |
| 2020 | 8.66 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +9.0% |
| 2021 | 7.54 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -12.9% |
| 2022 | 7.89 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +4.6% |
| 2023 | 8.87 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | +12.4% |
| 2024 | 8.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 2025 | 7.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | -4.6% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 7.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 54.63 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 14% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 7.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 216.11 constant LCU per US$ of GDP, 4% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 51.15 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 45.58 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 55.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 30.26 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 18.39 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 43.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 15.73 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 11.91 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 22.12 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.41 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 9.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 12.98 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.84 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.99 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 16.34 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 7.77 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 9.44 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.18 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 7.54 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 8.87 constant LCU per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 86 Nicaragua 8.9 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 87 Sierra Leone 8.78 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 88 Ukraine 8.46 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 90 Moldova 7.76 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 91 Macao 7.75 constant LCU per US$ of GDP compare
- 92 Sweden 7.31 constant LCU per US$ of GDP 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 value added at basic prices (gva) (constant lcu), per unit of in Lesotho?
- Gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant lcu), per unit of in Lesotho was 7.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant lcu), per unit of recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 55.55 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant lcu), per unit of recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.57 constant LCU per US$ of GDP in 2011.
- How does Lesotho rank for gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant lcu), per unit of?
- Lesotho ranks 89th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gross value added at basic prices (gva) (constant lcu), per unit of rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.5%. 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 value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.