Imports by region of origin in Lesotho
Lesotho: Imports by region of origin was 2.61 million current US$ in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Imports by region of origin in Lesotho, 2000–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports by region of origin in Lesotho is 2.61 million current US$, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 0.6% on the previous year and down 87.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports by region of origin in Lesotho peaked at 130.06 million current US$ in 2019 and was at its lowest, 5,951 current US$, in 2000.
That places Lesotho 202nd out of 209 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.25 million current US$ | 5,951 current US$ | 9.87 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.90 million current US$ | 2.86 million current US$ | 130.06 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.94 million current US$ | 2.25 million current US$ | 4.05 million current US$ | 5 |
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More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- External balance on goods and services as a percent of GDP -54.9% (2025)
- Inflation of consumer prices 4.3% (2025)
- GDP per capita 1,021 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- Share of manufacturing in gross domestic product (GDP) 12.1% (2024)
- Gross domestic product (GDP) 2.41 billion constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- GDP per capita in international and market dollars 1,021 constant 2015 US$ (2025)
- DEC alternative conversion factor 17.89 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 11.20 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 625.90 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 5.87 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports by region of origin in Lesotho?
- Imports by region of origin in Lesotho was 2.61 million current US$ in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest imports by region of origin recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 130.06 million current US$ in 2019.
- What is the lowest imports by region of origin recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 5,951 current US$ in 2000.
- How does Lesotho rank for imports by region of origin?
- Lesotho ranks 202nd out of 209 countries with data for 2024.
- Is imports by region of origin rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Imports by region of origin. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total value of goods a country imports from North America in US dollars, including freight and insurance costs. This data is not adjusted for inflation.