What is the GDP of Lesotho?

2.8 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 49 of 53 African economies.

What is the economic growth of Lesotho?

Real GDP growth of +1.5 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +1.1 % for 2026.

What GDP does the IMF project for Lesotho in 2030?

3.7 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 2.8 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 1.3 % a year on average.

Is Lesotho a rich country?

GDP per capita of 1,170 $ in 2025, below the African median (1,768 $): no. 36 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).

How many people live in Lesotho?

2.4 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 43 in Africa by population.

What is the inflation rate in Lesotho?

4.0 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 4.6 %.

Is Lesotho highly indebted?

Public debt of 49.4 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 33 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).

Is Lesotho in default?

No. Its rating is B (Fitch B). Risk of debt distress: moderate (IMF-World Bank, 18 Sep 2025).

What is the credit rating of Lesotho?

Fitch B: weak rating, no. 15 of the 34 African countries rated.

What is the currency of Lesotho?

Its currency: loti (LSL). Fixed rate: 1.00 LSL for 1 ZAR.

What does Lesotho export?

In 2024, mostly: Gold, diamonds and precious metals (34.6 %), Knitted clothing (17.8 %), Woven clothing (12.6 %). First client: South Africa (CEPII, BACI).

Which economic communities is Lesotho part of?

SADC (Southern African Development Community).

What share of the population of Lesotho has electricity?

60.6 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).

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Questions on the economy of Lesotho

What is the GDP of Lesotho?

2.8 bn$ in 2025 (IMF, current dollars): no. 49 of 53 African economies.
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What is the economic growth of Lesotho?

Real GDP growth of +1.5 % in 2025 (IMF estimate). The IMF projects +1.1 % for 2026.
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What GDP does the IMF project for Lesotho in 2030?

3.7 bn$ in 2030 according to the IMF projections, against 2.8 bn$ in 2025: real growth of 1.3 % a year on average.
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Is Lesotho a rich country?

GDP per capita of 1,170 $ in 2025, below the African median (1,768 $): no. 36 of 53 in Africa per person (IMF).
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How many people live in Lesotho?

2.4 M inhabitants in 2025 (IMF): no. 43 in Africa by population.
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What is the inflation rate in Lesotho?

4.0 % in 2025, average annual change in consumer prices (IMF). Projection for 2026: 4.6 %.
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Is Lesotho highly indebted?

Public debt of 49.4 % of GDP in 2025, against a median of 53.2 % in Africa: no. 33 of 52 from the most indebted (IMF).
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Is Lesotho in default?

No. Its rating is B (Fitch B). Risk of debt distress: moderate (IMF-World Bank, 18 Sep 2025).
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What is the credit rating of Lesotho?

Fitch B: weak rating, no. 15 of the 34 African countries rated.
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What is the currency of Lesotho?

Its currency: loti (LSL). Fixed rate: 1.00 LSL for 1 ZAR.
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What does Lesotho export?

In 2024, mostly: Gold, diamonds and precious metals (34.6 %), Knitted clothing (17.8 %), Woven clothing (12.6 %). First client: South Africa (CEPII, BACI).
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Which economic communities is Lesotho part of?

SADC (Southern African Development Community).
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What share of the population of Lesotho has electricity?

60.6 % of the population in 2024 (World Bank).
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Answers written from the latest figures of the IMF, the World Bank, CEPII, the rating agencies and the IMF-World Bank debt analyses. Method and sources