Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho
Lesotho: Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate was 9.07 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1961–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho stood at 9.07 % change on previous year.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 49.7% on the previous year and up 290.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 48.51 % change on previous year in 1979 and was at its lowest, -16.18 % change on previous year, in 2013.
That places Lesotho 89th out of 192 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 22.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 1962 | 23.28 % change on previous year | +5.3% |
| 1963 | 19.58 % change on previous year | -15.9% |
| 1964 | 7.6 % change on previous year | -61.2% |
| 1965 | 13.59 % change on previous year | +78.7% |
| 1966 | 9.57 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 1967 | 4.8 % change on previous year | -49.8% |
| 1968 | 0.8333 % change on previous year | -82.7% |
| 1969 | 0.4132 % change on previous year | -50.4% |
| 1970 | -1.23 % change on previous year | -398.8% |
| 1971 | 24.84 % change on previous year | -2111.8% |
| 1972 | 33.36 % change on previous year | +34.3% |
| 1973 | 46.84 % change on previous year | +40.4% |
| 1974 | 41.55 % change on previous year | -11.3% |
| 1975 | 33.75 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 1976 | 31.63 % change on previous year | -6.3% |
| 1977 | 6.18 % change on previous year | -80.5% |
| 1978 | 11.11 % change on previous year | +79.8% |
| 1979 | 48.51 % change on previous year | +336.6% |
| 1980 | 32.46 % change on previous year | -33.1% |
| 1981 | 6.94 % change on previous year | -78.6% |
| 2008 | 1.66 % change on previous year | -76.0% |
| 2009 | 3.92 % change on previous year | +135.6% |
| 2010 | 21.44 % change on previous year | +446.8% |
| 2011 | 9.11 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 2012 | 2.02 % change on previous year | -77.8% |
| 2013 | -16.18 % change on previous year | -900.2% |
| 2014 | -4.44 % change on previous year | -72.6% |
| 2015 | -4.77 % change on previous year | +7.6% |
| 2016 | -6.57 % change on previous year | +37.7% |
| 2017 | 19.16 % change on previous year | -391.6% |
| 2018 | 6.01 % change on previous year | -68.6% |
| 2019 | -6.77 % change on previous year | -212.6% |
| 2020 | -11.96 % change on previous year | +76.8% |
| 2021 | 13.07 % change on previous year | -209.2% |
| 2022 | 0.5971 % change on previous year | -95.4% |
| 2023 | -7.51 % change on previous year | -1357.7% |
| 2024 | 18.03 % change on previous year | -340.1% |
| 2025 | 9.07 % change on previous year | -49.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 11.31 % change on previous year | 0.4132 % change on previous year | 23.28 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1970s | 27.65 % change on previous year | -1.23 % change on previous year | 48.51 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 19.7 % change on previous year | 6.94 % change on previous year | 32.46 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | 2.79 % change on previous year | 1.66 % change on previous year | 3.92 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.9 % change on previous year | -16.18 % change on previous year | 21.44 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.55 % change on previous year | -11.96 % change on previous year | 18.03 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- Gross capital formation (current US$), annual growth rate 13.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3123 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current US$), per capita 340.12 current US$ per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), annual growth rate 10.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per unit of GDP 5.59 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (current LCU), per capita 6,084 current LCU per person (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), annual growth rate 6.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.3404 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Gross capital formation (constant 2015 US$), per capita 370.67 constant 2015 US$ per person (2025)
- Imports of goods and services (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.04 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho?
- Imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho was 9.07 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 48.51 % change on previous year in 1979.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.18 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Lesotho rank for imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate?
- Lesotho ranks 89th out of 192 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 290.0%. 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 Imports of goods and services (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.