Lesotho 2016
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2016
Key Economic Indicators (2016)
GDP (Current USD)
$2.11 billion
↓ 10.39% vs 2015GDP per Capita
$992.49
↓ 11.48% vs 2015GDP Growth (Annual %)
3.61%
↑ 0.48pp vs 2015Inflation Rate (CPI %)
6.60%
↑ 3.38pp vs 2015Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2015 | 2016 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $2.36 billion | $2.11 billion | -10.39% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,121.20 | $992.49 | -11.48% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.12% | 3.61% | +0.48pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 3.22% | 6.60% | +3.38pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 16.25% | 16.17% | -0.08pp |
All Economic Indicators (2016)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $2.11 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $992.49
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 3.61%
- Gross National Income
- $2.40 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 6.60%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- -0.29%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 16.17%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 11.90%
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)
- -10.50%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2016, Lesotho's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $2.11 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Lesotho for 2016 is $992.49. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Lesotho for 2016 is 6.60%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Lesotho's annual GDP growth rate for 2016 is 3.61%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Lesotho for 2016 is 16.17%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.