Lesotho 2019
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2019
Key Economic Indicators (2019)
GDP (Current USD)
$2.39 billion
↓ 6.48% vs 2018GDP per Capita
$1,082.06
↓ 7.57% vs 2018GDP Growth (Annual %)
-1.42%
↑ 0.06pp vs 2018Inflation Rate (CPI %)
5.19%
↑ 0.44pp vs 2018Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2018 | 2019 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $2.56 billion | $2.39 billion | -6.48% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,170.66 | $1,082.06 | -7.57% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -1.48% | -1.42% | +0.06pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 4.75% | 5.19% | +0.44pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 16.63% | 16.88% | +0.25pp |
All Economic Indicators (2019)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $2.39 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,082.06
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -1.42%
- Gross National Income
- $2.85 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 5.19%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 3.58%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 16.88%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 7.49%
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)
- -7.46%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2019, Lesotho's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $2.39 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Lesotho for 2019 is $1,082.06. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Lesotho for 2019 is 5.19%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Lesotho's annual GDP growth rate for 2019 is -1.42%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Lesotho for 2019 is 16.88%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.