Lesotho 2013
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2013
Key Economic Indicators (2013)
GDP (Current USD)
$2.37 billion
↓ 4.46% vs 2012GDP per Capita
$1,151.04
↓ 5.49% vs 2012GDP Growth (Annual %)
1.79%
↓ 4.54pp vs 2012Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.87%
↓ 1.19pp vs 2012Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2012 | 2013 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $2.48 billion | $2.37 billion | -4.46% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,217.93 | $1,151.04 | -5.49% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 6.33% | 1.79% | -4.54pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 6.05% | 4.87% | -1.19pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 15.81% | 15.97% | +0.16pp |
All Economic Indicators (2013)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $2.37 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,151.04
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 1.79%
- Gross National Income
- $2.72 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.87%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 10.28%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 15.97%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- -0.33%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -10.76%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2013, Lesotho's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $2.37 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Lesotho for 2013 is $1,151.04. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Lesotho for 2013 is 4.87%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Lesotho's annual GDP growth rate for 2013 is 1.79%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Lesotho for 2013 is 15.97%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.