Portfolio investment, net in Lesotho
Lesotho: Portfolio investment, net was 59.28 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Portfolio investment, net in Lesotho, 2003–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, portfolio investment, net in Lesotho stood at 59.28 million.
That represents a change of down 50.7% on the previous year and up 20,193.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, portfolio investment, net in Lesotho peaked at 133.84 million in 2020 and was at its lowest, -1.87 million, in 2022.
Lesotho ranks 87th of 194 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.
Portfolio investment, net in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -292,113 | — |
| 2004 | -681,283 | +133.2% |
| 2005 | -3,149 | -99.5% |
| 2006 | -1.32 million | +41807.9% |
| 2007 | -25,565 | -98.1% |
| 2011 | -392,846 | +1436.6% |
| 2012 | -361,130 | -8.1% |
| 2013 | -319,776 | -11.5% |
| 2014 | -295,002 | -7.7% |
| 2015 | -261,620 | -11.3% |
| 2016 | -228,673 | -12.6% |
| 2017 | -247,995 | +8.4% |
| 2018 | -257,478 | +3.8% |
| 2019 | 97.73 million | -38055.4% |
| 2020 | 133.84 million | +36.9% |
| 2021 | 15.34 million | -88.5% |
| 2022 | -1.87 million | -112.2% |
| 2023 | 120.18 million | -6530.9% |
| 2024 | 59.28 million | -50.7% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 59.28 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 463,716, 127.8× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 59.28 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -1.44 million. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Portfolio investment, net 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | -41807.9% | -3,149 | -1.32 million |
| 2019 | +38055.4% | -257,478 | 97.73 million |
| 2023 | +6530.9% | -1.87 million | 120.18 million |
| 2011 | -1436.6% | -25,565 | -392,846 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | -464,368 | -1.32 million | -3,149 | 5 |
| 2010s | 10.60 million | -392,846 | 97.73 million | 9 |
| 2020s | 65.35 million | -1.87 million | 133.84 million | 5 |
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 portfolio investment, net in Lesotho?
- Portfolio investment, net in Lesotho was 59.28 million in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest portfolio investment, net recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 133.84 million in 2020.
- What is the lowest portfolio investment, net recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.87 million in 2022.
- How does Lesotho rank for portfolio investment, net?
- Lesotho ranks 87th out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is portfolio investment, net rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 20,193.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Portfolio investment, net (Balance of Payments, current United States dollars). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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