Net errors and omissions (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho
Lesotho: Net errors and omissions (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate was 31.05 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net errors and omissions (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1977–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, net errors and omissions (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho stood at 31.05 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 110.6% on the previous year and up 161.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net errors and omissions (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 954.78 % change on previous year in 1982 and was at its lowest, -625.25 % change on previous year, in 2016.
That places Lesotho 73rd out of 197 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net errors and omissions (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | -74.38 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | -263.59 % change on previous year | +254.4% |
| 1979 | 18.15 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 1980 | -1.21 % change on previous year | -106.7% |
| 1981 | 4.7 % change on previous year | -487.5% |
| 1982 | 954.78 % change on previous year | +20231.6% |
| 1983 | -9.13 % change on previous year | -101.0% |
| 1984 | -7.14 % change on previous year | -21.8% |
| 1985 | -90.31 % change on previous year | +1164.9% |
| 1986 | 138.75 % change on previous year | -253.6% |
| 1987 | 15.44 % change on previous year | -88.9% |
| 1988 | -105.54 % change on previous year | -783.3% |
| 1989 | -168.39 % change on previous year | +59.6% |
| 1990 | -234.74 % change on previous year | +39.4% |
| 1992 | 27.75 % change on previous year | -111.8% |
| 1993 | 142.35 % change on previous year | +412.9% |
| 1994 | -8.42 % change on previous year | -105.9% |
| 1995 | 12.48 % change on previous year | -248.3% |
| 1996 | 16.49 % change on previous year | +32.2% |
| 1997 | 19.48 % change on previous year | +18.1% |
| 1998 | -25.35 % change on previous year | -230.2% |
| 1999 | -27.43 % change on previous year | +8.2% |
| 2000 | 10.08 % change on previous year | -136.7% |
| 2001 | 1.11 % change on previous year | -88.9% |
| 2002 | -101.19 % change on previous year | -9182.5% |
| 2004 | 54.69 % change on previous year | -154.0% |
| 2005 | -0.4841 % change on previous year | -100.9% |
| 2006 | 23.2 % change on previous year | -4893.1% |
| 2007 | -32.43 % change on previous year | -239.7% |
| 2008 | 17.29 % change on previous year | -153.3% |
| 2009 | -69.3 % change on previous year | -500.9% |
| 2010 | 333.73 % change on previous year | -581.6% |
| 2011 | -78.79 % change on previous year | -123.6% |
| 2012 | 29.85 % change on previous year | -137.9% |
| 2013 | 83.32 % change on previous year | +179.1% |
| 2014 | -82.15 % change on previous year | -198.6% |
| 2015 | -50.71 % change on previous year | -38.3% |
| 2016 | -625.25 % change on previous year | +1132.9% |
| 2017 | 188.13 % change on previous year | -130.1% |
| 2018 | 155.18 % change on previous year | -17.5% |
| 2019 | -82.72 % change on previous year | -153.3% |
| 2020 | 675.41 % change on previous year | -916.5% |
| 2021 | -61.92 % change on previous year | -109.2% |
| 2022 | -89.99 % change on previous year | +45.3% |
| 2023 | 830.17 % change on previous year | -1022.5% |
| 2024 | -292.11 % change on previous year | -135.2% |
| 2025 | 31.05 % change on previous year | -110.6% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 31.05 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 9.65 % change on previous year, 3.2× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 31.05 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -24.88 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Net errors and omissions (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate in Lesotho changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | +20231.6% | 4.7 % change on previous year | 954.78 % change on previous year |
| 2002 | -9182.5% | 1.11 % change on previous year | -101.19 % change on previous year |
| 2006 | +4893.1% | -0.4841 % change on previous year | 23.2 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -106.61 % change on previous year | -263.59 % change on previous year | 18.15 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1980s | 73.19 % change on previous year | -168.39 % change on previous year | 954.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -8.6 % change on previous year | -234.74 % change on previous year | 142.35 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | -10.78 % change on previous year | -101.19 % change on previous year | 54.69 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | -12.94 % change on previous year | -625.25 % change on previous year | 333.73 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 182.1 % change on previous year | -292.11 % change on previous year | 830.17 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 70 Bhutan 42.22 % change on previous year compare
- 71 Palestine 34.53 % change on previous year compare
- 72 Mozambique 33.45 % change on previous year compare
- 74 Colombia 27.9 % change on previous year compare
- 75 Chile 27.34 % change on previous year compare
- 76 Maldives 25.78 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), 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 net errors and omissions (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho?
- Net errors and omissions (bop, current us$), annual growth rate in Lesotho was 31.05 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net errors and omissions (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 954.78 % change on previous year in 1982.
- What is the lowest net errors and omissions (bop, current us$), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -625.25 % change on previous year in 2016.
- How does Lesotho rank for net errors and omissions (bop, current us$), annual growth rate?
- Lesotho ranks 73rd out of 197 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net errors and omissions (bop, current us$), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 161.2%. 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 Net errors and omissions (BoP, current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net errors and omissions (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net errors and omissions Balance of Payments Statistics Yearbook and data files, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Net errors and omissions (BoP, current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.