SDR Allocation, US dollar in Lesotho
Lesotho: SDR Allocation, US dollar was 136.65 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
136.65 million
Change on year
up 5.0%
World rank
160th
of 194 countries
All-time high
139.65 million
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 1945
Years of data
81
1945–2025
SDR Allocation, US dollar in Lesotho, 1945–2025
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 136.65 million for sdr allocation, us dollar in 2025.
That represents a change of up 5.0% on the previous year and up 199.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, sdr allocation, us dollar in Lesotho peaked at 139.65 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1945.
Lesotho ranks 160th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
SDR Allocation, US dollar in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 | 0 | — |
| 1946 | 0 | — |
| 1947 | 0 | — |
| 1948 | 0 | — |
| 1949 | 0 | — |
| 1950 | 0 | — |
| 1951 | 0 | — |
| 1952 | 0 | — |
| 1953 | 0 | — |
| 1954 | 0 | — |
| 1955 | 0 | — |
| 1956 | 0 | — |
| 1957 | 0 | — |
| 1958 | 0 | — |
| 1959 | 0 | — |
| 1960 | 0 | — |
| 1961 | 0 | — |
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 500,000 | — |
| 1971 | 1.13 million | +125.8% |
| 1972 | 1.70 million | +51.0% |
| 1973 | 1.89 million | +11.1% |
| 1974 | 1.92 million | +1.5% |
| 1975 | 1.84 million | -4.4% |
| 1976 | 1.82 million | -0.8% |
| 1977 | 1.91 million | +4.6% |
| 1978 | 2.05 million | +7.3% |
| 1979 | 3.03 million | +48.1% |
| 1980 | 3.86 million | +27.5% |
| 1981 | 4.35 million | +12.6% |
| 1982 | 4.13 million | -5.2% |
| 1983 | 3.92 million | -5.1% |
| 1984 | 3.67 million | -6.4% |
| 1985 | 4.11 million | +12.1% |
| 1986 | 4.57 million | +11.4% |
| 1987 | 5.31 million | +16.0% |
| 1988 | 5.03 million | -5.1% |
| 1989 | 4.91 million | -2.3% |
| 1990 | 5.32 million | +8.3% |
| 1991 | 5.35 million | +0.5% |
| 1992 | 5.14 million | -3.9% |
| 1993 | 5.14 million | -0.1% |
| 1994 | 5.46 million | +6.3% |
| 1995 | 5.56 million | +1.8% |
| 1996 | 5.38 million | -3.3% |
| 1997 | 5.04 million | -6.2% |
| 1998 | 5.26 million | +4.4% |
| 1999 | 5.13 million | -2.5% |
| 2000 | 4.87 million | -5.1% |
| 2001 | 4.70 million | -3.5% |
| 2002 | 5.08 million | +8.2% |
| 2003 | 5.56 million | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 5.81 million | +4.5% |
| 2005 | 5.34 million | -8.0% |
| 2006 | 5.62 million | +5.3% |
| 2007 | 5.91 million | +5.0% |
| 2008 | 5.76 million | -2.5% |
| 2009 | 51.54 million | +795.0% |
| 2010 | 50.63 million | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 50.48 million | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 50.53 million | +0.1% |
| 2013 | 50.63 million | +0.2% |
| 2014 | 47.63 million | -5.9% |
| 2015 | 45.56 million | -4.4% |
| 2016 | 44.20 million | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 46.82 million | +5.9% |
| 2018 | 45.73 million | -2.3% |
| 2019 | 45.46 million | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 47.35 million | +4.2% |
| 2021 | 139.65 million | +194.9% |
| 2022 | 132.79 million | -4.9% |
| 2023 | 133.87 million | +0.8% |
| 2024 | 130.12 million | -2.8% |
| 2025 | 136.65 million | +5.0% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 136.65 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 504.67 million, 27% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 136.65 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 352.41 million, 39% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where SDR Allocation, US dollar 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | +795.0% | 5.76 million | 51.54 million |
| 2021 | +194.9% | 47.35 million | 139.65 million |
| 1971 | +125.8% | 500,000 | 1.13 million |
| 1972 | +51.0% | 1.13 million | 1.70 million |
| 1979 | +48.1% | 2.05 million | 3.03 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970s | 1.78 million | 500,000 | 3.03 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 4.39 million | 3.67 million | 5.31 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.28 million | 5.04 million | 5.56 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.02 million | 4.70 million | 51.54 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.77 million | 44.20 million | 50.63 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 120.07 million | 47.35 million | 139.65 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, annual growth rate -0.0491 % change on previous year (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0221 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- IMF holdings of currency, SDR, per capita 24.1 units per person (2025)
- Lending to the IMF (GRA), SDR, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.01 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0531 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, US dollar, per capita 57.82 units per person (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.0388 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- SDR Allocation, SDR, per capita 42.22 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is sdr allocation, us dollar in Lesotho?
- Sdr allocation, us dollar in Lesotho was 136.65 million in 2025, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 139.65 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest sdr allocation, us dollar recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1945.
- How does Lesotho rank for sdr allocation, us dollar?
- Lesotho ranks 160th out of 194 countries with data for 2025.
- Is sdr allocation, us dollar rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 199.9%. 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 SDR Allocation, US dollar. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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