Lesotho 2015
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2015
Key Economic Indicators (2015)
GDP (Current USD)
$2.36 billion
↓ 3.33% vs 2014GDP per Capita
$1,121.20
↓ 4.46% vs 2014GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.12%
↑ 1.41pp vs 2014Inflation Rate (CPI %)
3.22%
↓ 2.15pp vs 2014Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2014 | 2015 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $2.44 billion | $2.36 billion | -3.33% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,173.54 | $1,121.20 | -4.46% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 1.71% | 3.12% | +1.41pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 5.37% | 3.22% | -2.15pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 16.10% | 16.25% | +0.15pp |
All Economic Indicators (2015)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $2.36 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,121.20
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 3.12%
- Gross National Income
- $2.64 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 3.22%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 10.20%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 16.25%
- 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)
- -5.73%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2015, Lesotho's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $2.36 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Lesotho for 2015 is $1,121.20. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Lesotho for 2015 is 3.22%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Lesotho's annual GDP growth rate for 2015 is 3.12%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Lesotho for 2015 is 16.25%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.