Other investment in Lesotho
Lesotho: Other investment was 586.82 million US dollar in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Other investment in Lesotho, 1995–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in US dollar.
Analysis
In 2025, other investment in Lesotho stood at 586.82 million US dollar.
The figure is up 4.8% on the previous year and up 48.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other investment in Lesotho peaked at 983.10 million US dollar in 2009 and was at its lowest, 61.94 million US dollar, in 1996.
That places Lesotho 146th out of 173 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other investment in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | US dollar | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 71.83 million US dollar | — |
| 1996 | 61.94 million US dollar | -13.8% |
| 1997 | 114.48 million US dollar | +84.8% |
| 1998 | 83.75 million US dollar | -26.8% |
| 1999 | 79.64 million US dollar | -4.9% |
| 2000 | 80.48 million US dollar | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 76.45 million US dollar | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 175.10 million US dollar | +129.0% |
| 2003 | 317.43 million US dollar | +81.3% |
| 2004 | 449.03 million US dollar | +41.5% |
| 2005 | 433.41 million US dollar | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 531.36 million US dollar | +22.6% |
| 2007 | 753.61 million US dollar | +41.8% |
| 2008 | 668.45 million US dollar | -11.3% |
| 2009 | 983.10 million US dollar | +47.1% |
| 2010 | 528.82 million US dollar | -46.2% |
| 2011 | 394.02 million US dollar | -25.5% |
| 2012 | 330.03 million US dollar | -16.2% |
| 2013 | 425.93 million US dollar | +29.1% |
| 2014 | 450.90 million US dollar | +5.9% |
| 2015 | 395.49 million US dollar | -12.3% |
| 2016 | 407.23 million US dollar | +3.0% |
| 2017 | 633.63 million US dollar | +55.6% |
| 2018 | 610.81 million US dollar | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 433.08 million US dollar | -29.1% |
| 2020 | 516.10 million US dollar | +19.2% |
| 2021 | 465.35 million US dollar | -9.8% |
| 2022 | 522.44 million US dollar | +12.3% |
| 2023 | 628.21 million US dollar | +20.2% |
| 2024 | 560.14 million US dollar | -10.8% |
| 2025 | 586.82 million US dollar | +4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 82.33 million US dollar | 61.94 million US dollar | 114.48 million US dollar | 5 |
| 2000s | 446.84 million US dollar | 76.45 million US dollar | 983.10 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2010s | 460.99 million US dollar | 330.03 million US dollar | 633.63 million US dollar | 10 |
| 2020s | 546.51 million US dollar | 465.35 million US dollar | 628.21 million US dollar | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), annual growth rate 4.87 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.18 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI, Atlas method (current US$), per capita 1,282 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current US$), annual growth rate 8.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per unit of GDP 1.22 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current US$), per capita 1,334 current US$ per person (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), annual growth rate 5.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per unit of GDP 21.91 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2025)
- GNI (current LCU), per capita 23,856 current LCU per person (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) (current US$), annual 12.78 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is other investment in Lesotho?
- Other investment in Lesotho was 586.82 million US dollar in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest other investment recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 983.10 million US dollar in 2009.
- What is the lowest other investment recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 61.94 million US dollar in 1996.
- How does Lesotho rank for other investment?
- Lesotho ranks 146th out of 173 countries with data for 2025.
- Is other investment rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 48.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Other investment (Assets, Positions, US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The International Investment Position (IIP) is a statistical statement that shows at a point in time the value of financial assets of residents of an economy that are claims on nonresidents or are gold bullion held as reserve assets; and the liabilities of residents of an economy to nonresidents.