Lesotho 2018
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2018
Key Economic Indicators (2018)
GDP (Current USD)
$2.56 billion
↑ 10.82% vs 2017GDP per Capita
$1,170.66
↑ 9.47% vs 2017GDP Growth (Annual %)
-1.48%
↑ 1.66pp vs 2017Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.75%
↑ 0.30pp vs 2017Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2017 | 2018 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $2.31 billion | $2.56 billion | +10.82% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,069.37 | $1,170.66 | +9.47% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -3.14% | -1.48% | +1.66pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 4.45% | 4.75% | +0.30pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 16.40% | 16.63% | +0.22pp |
All Economic Indicators (2018)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $2.56 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,170.66
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -1.48%
- Gross National Income
- $3.04 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.75%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 11.72%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 16.63%
- 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)
- -5.62%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2018, Lesotho's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $2.56 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Lesotho for 2018 is $1,170.66. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Lesotho for 2018 is 4.75%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Lesotho's annual GDP growth rate for 2018 is -1.48%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Lesotho for 2018 is 16.63%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.