Imf imports by region of origin in Lesotho
Lesotho: Imf imports by region of origin was 2.61 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2.61 million
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
201st
of 208 countries
All-time high
130.06 million
in 2019
All-time low
5,951
in 2000
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Imf imports by region of origin in Lesotho, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imf imports by region of origin in Lesotho is 2.61 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.6% on the previous year and down 87.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imf imports by region of origin in Lesotho peaked at 130.06 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5,951, in 2000.
That places Lesotho 201st out of 208 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imf imports by region of origin in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5,951 | — |
| 2001 | 1.21 million | +20204.5% |
| 2002 | 9.55 million | +690.6% |
| 2003 | 1.80 million | -81.1% |
| 2004 | 9.87 million | +447.4% |
| 2005 | 227,365 | -97.7% |
| 2006 | 7.47 million | +3187.5% |
| 2007 | 2.91 million | -61.1% |
| 2008 | 7.77 million | +167.2% |
| 2009 | 1.71 million | -78.1% |
| 2010 | 29.77 million | +1645.9% |
| 2011 | 9.23 million | -69.0% |
| 2012 | 7.65 million | -17.1% |
| 2013 | 2.86 million | -62.6% |
| 2014 | 21.67 million | +656.4% |
| 2015 | 6.44 million | -70.3% |
| 2016 | 8.32 million | +29.3% |
| 2017 | 9.00 million | +8.1% |
| 2018 | 4.03 million | -55.2% |
| 2019 | 130.06 million | +3128.5% |
| 2020 | 3.21 million | -97.5% |
| 2021 | 4.05 million | +26.1% |
| 2022 | 2.25 million | -44.5% |
| 2023 | 2.60 million | +15.6% |
| 2024 | 2.61 million | +0.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.25 million | 5,951 | 9.87 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.90 million | 2.86 million | 130.06 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.94 million | 2.25 million | 4.05 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- 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)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per unit of 7.88 constant LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross value added at basic prices (GVA) (constant LCU), per capita 8,578 constant LCU per person (2025)
- GDP (current US$), annual growth rate 7.62 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imf imports by region of origin in Lesotho?
- Imf imports by region of origin in Lesotho was 2.61 million in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imf imports by region of origin recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 130.06 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest imf imports by region of origin recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,951 in 2000.
- How does Lesotho rank for imf imports by region of origin?
- Lesotho ranks 201st out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imf imports by region of origin rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Imf imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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