Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual in Lesotho
Lesotho: Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual was 12.78 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
12.78 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 57.2%
World rank
62nd
of 206 countries
All-time high
106.67 % change on previous year
in 1974
All-time low
-29.9 % change on previous year
in 1985
Years of data
59
1967–2025
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual in Lesotho, 1967–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual in Lesotho is 12.78 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 57.2% on the previous year and up 4,102.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual in Lesotho peaked at 106.67 % change on previous year in 1974 and was at its lowest, -29.9 % change on previous year, in 1985.
That places Lesotho 62nd out of 206 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 | -1.85 % change on previous year | — |
| 1968 | 10.38 % change on previous year | -660.4% |
| 1969 | 6.84 % change on previous year | -34.1% |
| 1970 | 12.8 % change on previous year | +87.2% |
| 1971 | 9.79 % change on previous year | -23.5% |
| 1972 | 24.25 % change on previous year | +147.8% |
| 1973 | 58.94 % change on previous year | +143.0% |
| 1974 | 106.67 % change on previous year | +81.0% |
| 1975 | 14.57 % change on previous year | -86.3% |
| 1976 | 36.75 % change on previous year | +152.3% |
| 1977 | 19.5 % change on previous year | -46.9% |
| 1978 | 7.36 % change on previous year | -62.3% |
| 1979 | 20.17 % change on previous year | +174.0% |
| 1980 | 23.2 % change on previous year | +15.0% |
| 1981 | 10.32 % change on previous year | -55.5% |
| 1982 | 19.26 % change on previous year | +86.6% |
| 1983 | 10.49 % change on previous year | -45.5% |
| 1984 | -13.13 % change on previous year | -225.1% |
| 1985 | -29.9 % change on previous year | +127.8% |
| 1986 | 15.37 % change on previous year | -151.4% |
| 1987 | 25.05 % change on previous year | +63.0% |
| 1988 | 1.05 % change on previous year | -95.8% |
| 1989 | -5.9 % change on previous year | -660.9% |
| 1990 | 12.89 % change on previous year | -318.4% |
| 1991 | 4.01 % change on previous year | -68.9% |
| 1992 | 1.45 % change on previous year | -63.9% |
| 1993 | -12.79 % change on previous year | -983.5% |
| 1994 | -0.84 % change on previous year | -93.4% |
| 1995 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -389.4% |
| 1996 | -4.95 % change on previous year | -303.5% |
| 1997 | 0.9664 % change on previous year | -119.5% |
| 1998 | -18.55 % change on previous year | -2019.8% |
| 1999 | 7.11 % change on previous year | -138.3% |
| 2000 | -13.85 % change on previous year | -294.9% |
| 2001 | 51.57 % change on previous year | -472.3% |
| 2002 | -5.74 % change on previous year | -111.1% |
| 2003 | 43.03 % change on previous year | -849.3% |
| 2004 | 13 % change on previous year | -69.8% |
| 2005 | -10.79 % change on previous year | -183.0% |
| 2006 | -11.53 % change on previous year | +6.9% |
| 2007 | 49.44 % change on previous year | -528.8% |
| 2008 | -5.55 % change on previous year | -111.2% |
| 2009 | -11.74 % change on previous year | +111.5% |
| 2010 | 15.42 % change on previous year | -231.3% |
| 2011 | -20.03 % change on previous year | -229.9% |
| 2012 | -18.59 % change on previous year | -7.2% |
| 2013 | -15.23 % change on previous year | -18.1% |
| 2014 | -20.81 % change on previous year | +36.6% |
| 2015 | 0.3041 % change on previous year | -101.5% |
| 2016 | 2.42 % change on previous year | +695.5% |
| 2017 | 9.67 % change on previous year | +299.7% |
| 2018 | 55.02 % change on previous year | +469.2% |
| 2019 | -10.95 % change on previous year | -119.9% |
| 2020 | -10.43 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2021 | 3.44 % change on previous year | -133.0% |
| 2022 | 17.7 % change on previous year | +414.9% |
| 2023 | 0.3501 % change on previous year | -98.0% |
| 2024 | 8.13 % change on previous year | +2221.7% |
| 2025 | 12.78 % change on previous year | +57.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5.12 % change on previous year | -1.85 % change on previous year | 10.38 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1970s | 31.08 % change on previous year | 7.36 % change on previous year | 106.67 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 5.58 % change on previous year | -29.9 % change on previous year | 25.05 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -0.8288 % change on previous year | -18.55 % change on previous year | 12.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.78 % change on previous year | -13.85 % change on previous year | 51.57 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.2768 % change on previous year | -20.81 % change on previous year | 55.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.33 % change on previous year | -10.43 % change on previous year | 17.7 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 59 Lithuania 14.11 % change on previous year compare
- 60 Germany 13.28 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Malawi 13.12 % change on previous year compare
- 63 Canada 12.7 % change on previous year compare
- 64 Sweden 12.63 % change on previous year compare
- 65 Curaçao 12.44 % change on previous year compare
More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.1207 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (current US$), per capita 123.45 current US$ per person (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per unit of GDP 2.21 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (current LCU), per capita 2,263 current LCU per person (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per unit of GDP 0.1622 constant 2015 US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant 2015 US$), per capita 165.93 constant 2015 US$ per person (2024)
- Manufacturing, value added (constant LCU), per capita 1,061 constant LCU per person (2024)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), annual -3.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 0.2516 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Industry (including construction), value added (current US$), per 273.96 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual in Lesotho?
- Net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual in Lesotho was 12.78 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 106.67 % change on previous year in 1974.
- What is the lowest net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -29.9 % change on previous year in 1985.
- How does Lesotho rank for net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual?
- Lesotho ranks 62nd out of 206 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net primary income (net income from abroad) (current us$), annual rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4,102.3%. 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 primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.