Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) was 12.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) in Lesotho, 1964–2024
Source: National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
In 2024, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Lesotho stood at 12.1%.
That represents a change of down 14.1% on the previous year and down 1.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Lesotho peaked at 24.6% in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 1965.
Lesotho ranks 79th of 202 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.5% | 0.8% | 3.9% | 6 |
| 1970s | 4.9% | 4.3% | 7.8% | 10 |
| 1980s | 7.8% | 5.3% | 9.6% | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.5% | 8.6% | 11.1% | 10 |
| 2000s | 20.7% | 13.6% | 24.6% | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.1% | 10.9% | 17.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.1% | 12.1% | 16.5% | 5 |
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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)
- 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)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 328.19 million current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Lesotho?
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) in Lesotho was 12.1% in 2024, according to National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 24.6% in 2002.
- What is the lowest share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 1965.
- How does Lesotho rank for share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp)?
- Lesotho ranks 79th out of 202 countries with data for 2024.
- Is share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (gdp) rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from National statistical organizations and central banks, OECD national accounts, and World Bank staff estimates (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufacturing comprises units engaged in the physical, or chemical transformation of materials, substances, or components into new products.