Lesotho Live GDP
$1,821,748,073
GDP Added Today
$5,978,210
Lesotho GDP (2026)
LiveLesotho has a small landlocked economy closely integrated with neighboring South Africa through trade, employment, and financial flows. Textile and apparel manufacturing, agriculture, water exports, construction, and remittances are important contributors to national income. This page reviews Lesotho GDP data, historical performance, and economic conditions in 2026.
GDP Growth Rate (2026)
1.10%
vs 2025
โผ โ0.30%
GDP Per Capita (2026)
$1,241
vs 2025
โฒ +$35
Global Rank (Nominal)
#186
of 218 countries
World Share
0.00%
of 2026 World GDP
Years Covered
1980โ2026
47 years
Lesotho GDP Growth (1980โ2026)
Annual real GDP growth rate (%)
Historical Highlights
1980โ2026 GDP performance summary
Highest GDP
$2.97B
Lowest GDP
$288.00M
Average Growth
2.99%
1980โ2026
Best Growth
7.90%
Weakest Growth
-8.60%
Share of World GDP (2026)
Lesotho
0.00%
United States
25.58%
China
16.47%
Germany
4.31%
Japan
3.46%
Rest of World
50.18%
Key Findings
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Lesotho's GDP in 2026 is $2.97B.
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It ranks #186 among 218 countries.
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Lesotho contributes 0.00% to the world economy.
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GDP per capita is $1,241 in 2026.
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The economy recorded GDP growth of 1.10% in 2026.
Historical Data
Lesotho GDP Historical Data (1980โ2026)
| 2026 | $2,972,000,000 | 1.10% | $1,241 | 0.00% | #179 |
| 2025 | $2,854,000,000 | 1.40% | $1,206 | 0.00% | #171 |
| 2024 | $2,514,000,000 | 4.90% | $1,075 | 0.00% | #179 |
| 2023 | $2,227,000,000 | 2.50% | $963 | 0.00% | #186 |
| 2022 | $2,275,000,000 | 1.60% | $995 | 0.00% | #187 |
| 2021 | $2,443,000,000 | 4.60% | $1,080 | 0.00% | #184 |
| 2020 | $2,092,000,000 | -8.60% | $936 | 0.00% | #185 |
| 2019 | $2,323,000,000 | -1.80% | $1,052 | 0.00% | #184 |
| 2018 | $2,472,000,000 | -1.30% | $1,132 | 0.00% | #182 |
| 2017 | $2,424,000,000 | -3.30% | $1,124 | 0.00% | #182 |
| 2016 | $2,206,000,000 | 2.30% | $1,036 | 0.00% | #183 |
| 2015 | $2,202,000,000 | 3.60% | $1,046 | 0.00% | #181 |
| 2014 | $2,477,000,000 | 1.50% | $1,191 | 0.00% | #181 |
| 2013 | $2,345,000,000 | 1.20% | $1,140 | 0.00% | #179 |
| 2012 | $2,465,000,000 | 4.70% | $1,212 | 0.00% | #178 |
| 2011 | $2,571,000,000 | 6.30% | $1,276 | 0.00% | #176 |
| 2010 | $2,356,000,000 | 5.10% | $1,180 | 0.00% | #174 |
| 2009 | $1,937,000,000 | 0.50% | $978 | 0.00% | #177 |
| 2008 | $1,652,000,000 | 2.70% | $840 | 0.00% | #180 |
| 2007 | $1,759,000,000 | 5.00% | $900 | 0.00% | #176 |
| 2006 | $1,720,000,000 | 4.20% | $884 | 0.00% | #175 |
| 2005 | $1,730,000,000 | 3.30% | $886 | 0.00% | #173 |
| 2004 | $1,598,000,000 | 2.10% | $811 | 0.00% | #174 |
| 2003 | $1,256,000,000 | 4.20% | $633 | 0.00% | #175 |
| 2002 | $856,000,000 | 2.40% | $429 | 0.00% | #184 |
| 2001 | $774,000,000 | 3.30% | $387 | 0.00% | #181 |
| 2000 | $922,000,000 | 4.00% | $460 | 0.00% | #174 |
| 1999 | $937,000,000 | 1.40% | $468 | 0.00% | #167 |
| 1998 | $949,000,000 | 1.30% | $475 | 0.00% | #166 |
| 1997 | $1,027,000,000 | 3.30% | $517 | 0.00% | #162 |
| 1996 | $977,000,000 | 4.80% | $495 | 0.00% | #163 |
| 1995 | $1,032,000,000 | 4.10% | $529 | 0.00% | #158 |
| 1994 | $915,000,000 | 5.20% | $474 | 0.00% | #151 |
| 1993 | $865,000,000 | 4.00% | $455 | 0.00% | #150 |
| 1992 | $863,000,000 | 6.10% | $460 | 0.00% | #147 |
| 1991 | $743,000,000 | 7.50% | $403 | 0.00% | #141 |
| 1990 | $635,000,000 | 6.40% | $351 | 0.00% | #139 |
| 1989 | $519,000,000 | 6.00% | $292 | 0.00% | #136 |
| 1988 | $496,000,000 | 7.90% | $285 | 0.00% | #135 |
| 1987 | $434,000,000 | 2.70% | $255 | 0.00% | #135 |
| 1986 | $331,000,000 | 3.80% | $199 | 0.00% | #137 |
| 1985 | $288,000,000 | 3.00% | $177 | 0.00% | #135 |
| 1984 | $360,000,000 | 4.80% | $228 | 0.00% | #133 |
| 1983 | $401,000,000 | 3.00% | $261 | 0.00% | #134 |
| 1982 | $362,000,000 | 5.60% | $243 | 0.00% | #134 |
| 1981 | $435,000,000 | 3.10% | $299 | 0.00% | #133 |
| 1980 | $428,000,000 | -0.80% | $303 | 0.00% | #132 |
Lesotho GDP Projections (IMF)
i| Year | GDP Nominal (Current USD) | GDP Growth Rate (%) | GDP Per Capita (USD) | World Share (%) | Global Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $3,096,000,000 | 0.80% | $1,278 | 0.00% | #165 |
| 2028 | $3,240,000,000 | 1.40% | $1,321 | 0.00% | #166 |
| 2029 | $3,394,000,000 | 1.50% | $1,367 | 0.00% | #166 |
| 2030 | $3,557,000,000 | 1.50% | $1,416 | 0.00% | #166 |
| 2031 | $3,743,000,000 | 1.50% | $1,472 | 0.00% | #166 |
Lesotho Economy Overview
Lesotho's economy is closely integrated with South Africa through trade, employment, currency arrangements, and supply chains. Export-oriented clothing and textile factories provide substantial industrial employment, with many products destined for overseas markets. Water exports to South Africa represent another distinctive source of national revenue. Subsistence agriculture and livestock farming remain important in rural communities. Construction, government services, banking, retail, and telecommunications support domestic activity, while remittances from workers abroad contribute to household income. Mountainous geography and limited domestic markets make regional economic integration particularly important.
Lesotho GDP Outlook
Lesothoโs economic outlook depends on textile exports, water projects, construction, remittances, and regional trade with South Africa. Expansion in renewable energy, agro-processing, and export manufacturing could support diversification. Major water infrastructure projects may also provide construction and revenue benefits. High unemployment, dependence on South Africa, drought, declining remittances, fiscal pressures, and limited domestic demand remain important risks.