Mining and quarrying, value added in Lesotho
Lesotho: Mining and quarrying, value added was 520.37 million constant LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Mining and quarrying, value added in Lesotho, 1980–2011
Source: World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 520.37 million constant LCU for mining and quarrying, value added in 2011. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
That represents a change of up 24.9% on the previous year and up 4,324.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mining and quarrying, value added in Lesotho peaked at 520.37 million constant LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 4.67 million constant LCU, in 1994.
Lesotho ranks 39th of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Mining and quarrying, value added in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | constant LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 15.61 million constant LCU | — |
| 1981 | 11.73 million constant LCU | -24.9% |
| 1982 | 34.84 million constant LCU | +197.0% |
| 1983 | 6.64 million constant LCU | -80.9% |
| 1984 | 6.79 million constant LCU | +2.2% |
| 1985 | 8.99 million constant LCU | +32.4% |
| 1986 | 8.01 million constant LCU | -10.9% |
| 1987 | 7.15 million constant LCU | -10.7% |
| 1988 | 5.82 million constant LCU | -18.6% |
| 1989 | 12.81 million constant LCU | +120.0% |
| 1990 | 9.20 million constant LCU | -28.2% |
| 1991 | 7.43 million constant LCU | -19.3% |
| 1992 | 10.61 million constant LCU | +42.9% |
| 1993 | 7.80 million constant LCU | -26.5% |
| 1994 | 4.67 million constant LCU | -40.1% |
| 1995 | 10.02 million constant LCU | +114.8% |
| 1996 | 5.55 million constant LCU | -44.6% |
| 1997 | 6.11 million constant LCU | +10.0% |
| 1998 | 6.05 million constant LCU | -1.0% |
| 1999 | 6.44 million constant LCU | +6.4% |
| 2000 | 10.39 million constant LCU | +61.4% |
| 2001 | 11.76 million constant LCU | +13.2% |
| 2002 | 13.70 million constant LCU | +16.5% |
| 2003 | 44.36 million constant LCU | +223.8% |
| 2004 | 68.00 million constant LCU | +53.3% |
| 2005 | 201.63 million constant LCU | +196.5% |
| 2006 | 241.10 million constant LCU | +19.6% |
| 2007 | 361.89 million constant LCU | +50.1% |
| 2008 | 364.12 million constant LCU | +0.6% |
| 2009 | 446.81 million constant LCU | +22.7% |
| 2010 | 416.66 million constant LCU | -6.7% |
| 2011 | 520.37 million constant LCU | +24.9% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 520.37 million constant LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 18.53 billion constant LCU, 3% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 520.37 million constant LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.71 billion constant LCU, 3% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 11.84 million constant LCU | 5.82 million constant LCU | 34.84 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.39 million constant LCU | 4.67 million constant LCU | 10.61 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 176.38 million constant LCU | 10.39 million constant LCU | 446.81 million constant LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 468.51 million constant LCU | 416.66 million constant LCU | 520.37 million constant LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 0 BoP, current US$ (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 0 BoP, current US$ per person (1989)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled -5.77 million BoP, current US$ (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 54.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit -0.0022 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita -2.44 BoP, current US$ per person (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 18 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.4215 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 431.19 includes gold, current US$ per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mining and quarrying, value added in Lesotho?
- Mining and quarrying, value added in Lesotho was 520.37 million constant LCU in 2011, according to World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files.
- What is the highest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 520.37 million constant LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest mining and quarrying, value added recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.67 million constant LCU in 1994.
- How does Lesotho rank for mining and quarrying, value added?
- Lesotho ranks 39th out of 45 countries with data for 2011.
- Is mining and quarrying, value added rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,324.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank national accounts data, and OECD National Accounts data files, published as part of Mining and quarrying, value added (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Value added in mining and quarrying is defined as the value of output of the mining and quarrying industries less the value of intermediate consumption (intermediate inputs). Mining and quarrying is a subset of industry (ISIC 10-14). Data are in constant local currency.