Exports of commodity 2 in Lesotho
Lesotho: Exports of commodity 2 was 206.02 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
206.02 million current US$
Change on year
up 10.0%
World rank
23rd
of 50 countries
All-time high
210.47 million current US$
in 2008
All-time low
0 current US$
in 1987
Years of data
25
1987–2011
Exports of commodity 2 in Lesotho, 1987–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, exports of commodity 2 in Lesotho stood at 206.02 million current US$.
That represents a change of up 10.0% on the previous year and up 125.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, exports of commodity 2 in Lesotho peaked at 210.47 million current US$ in 2008 and was at its lowest, 0 current US$, in 1987.
Lesotho ranks 23rd of 50 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Exports of commodity 2 in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1988 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1989 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1990 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1991 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1992 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1993 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1994 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1995 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1996 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1997 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1998 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 1999 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2000 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2001 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2002 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2003 | 0 current US$ | — |
| 2004 | 41.85 million current US$ | — |
| 2005 | 67.79 million current US$ | +62.0% |
| 2006 | 91.44 million current US$ | +34.9% |
| 2007 | 163.89 million current US$ | +79.2% |
| 2008 | 210.47 million current US$ | +28.4% |
| 2009 | 159.81 million current US$ | -24.1% |
| 2010 | 187.21 million current US$ | +17.1% |
| 2011 | 206.02 million current US$ | +10.0% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 206.02 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 141.16 million current US$, 1.5× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 206.02 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 278.67 million current US$, 74% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 0 current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 73.53 million current US$ | 0 current US$ | 210.47 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 196.61 million current US$ | 187.21 million current US$ | 206.02 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is exports of commodity 2 in Lesotho?
- Exports of commodity 2 in Lesotho was 206.02 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest exports of commodity 2 recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 210.47 million current US$ in 2008.
- What is the lowest exports of commodity 2 recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current US$ in 1987.
- How does Lesotho rank for exports of commodity 2?
- Lesotho ranks 23rd out of 50 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Exports of commodity 2 (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Exports of commodity 2 in current US dollars and fob basis.