Export Diversification, Theil index in Lesotho
Lesotho: Export Diversification, Theil index was 4.84 in 2014. ◆ Volatile
Export Diversification, Theil index in Lesotho, 1962–2014
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2014, export diversification, theil index in Lesotho stood at 4.84.
That represents a change of up 4.1% on the previous year and down 11.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, export diversification, theil index in Lesotho peaked at 5.63 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1962.
Lesotho ranks 33rd of 189 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Export Diversification, Theil index in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 0 | — |
| 1963 | 0 | — |
| 1964 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | — |
| 1967 | 0 | — |
| 1968 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | — |
| 1970 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | — |
| 1973 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 0 | — |
| 1978 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 0 | — |
| 1980 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 0 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | — |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 0 | — |
| 1986 | 0 | — |
| 1987 | 0 | — |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 0 | — |
| 1991 | 0 | — |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 5.21 | — |
| 2001 | 5.42 | +4.2% |
| 2002 | 5.57 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 5.63 | +1.0% |
| 2004 | 5.46 | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 5.27 | -3.5% |
| 2006 | 5.16 | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 5.1 | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 5.19 | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 5.15 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 4.59 | -10.9% |
| 2011 | 4.74 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 4.64 | -2.1% |
| 2013 | 4.65 | +0.1% |
| 2014 | 4.84 | +4.1% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 4.84 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.88, 1.2× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 4.84 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.52, 1.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.32 | 5.1 | 5.63 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.69 | 4.59 | 4.84 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is export diversification, theil index in Lesotho?
- Export diversification, theil index in Lesotho was 4.84 in 2014, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest export diversification, theil index recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 5.63 in 2003.
- What is the lowest export diversification, theil index recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1962.
- How does Lesotho rank for export diversification, theil index?
- Lesotho ranks 33rd out of 189 countries with data for 2014.
- Is export diversification, theil index rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 11.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Export Diversification, Theil index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Covers 200 countries with data from 1962 to 2014. It has three main indicators: the Export Diversification Index, which can be disaggregated into sub-indices covering the Extensive Margin and the Intensive Margin. As these are Theil indices, higher values for all three correspond to lower export diversification.