Lesotho 2020
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2020
Key Economic Indicators (2020)
GDP (Current USD)
$2.05 billion
↓ 14.10% vs 2019GDP per Capita
$918.58
↓ 15.11% vs 2019GDP Growth (Annual %)
-8.16%
↓ 6.74pp vs 2019Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.98%
↓ 0.21pp vs 2019Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $2.39 billion | $2.05 billion | -14.10% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,082.06 | $918.58 | -15.11% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -1.42% | -8.16% | -6.74pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 5.19% | 4.98% | -0.21pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 16.88% | 18.40% | +1.52pp |
All Economic Indicators (2020)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $2.05 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $918.58
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -8.16%
- Gross National Income
- $2.44 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.98%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 6.55%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 18.40%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 2.28%
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)
- -5.89%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2020, Lesotho's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $2.05 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Lesotho for 2020 is $918.58. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Lesotho for 2020 is 4.98%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Lesotho's annual GDP growth rate for 2020 is -8.16%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Lesotho for 2020 is 18.40%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.