Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) was 78.12 in 2027. ▼ Falling
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Lesotho, 2000–2027
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
The most recent figure for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Lesotho is 78.12, measured in 2027. That is the lowest value across all 28 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 20.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Lesotho peaked at 119.79 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 78.12, in 2027.
Lesotho ranks 2nd of 45 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 28 years of available data.
Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments) in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 116.89 | — |
| 2001 | 117.82 | +0.8% |
| 2002 | 119.79 | +1.7% |
| 2003 | 113.29 | -5.4% |
| 2004 | 103.75 | -8.4% |
| 2005 | 97.65 | -5.9% |
| 2006 | 99.8 | +2.2% |
| 2007 | 110.64 | +10.9% |
| 2008 | 110.12 | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 113.93 | +3.5% |
| 2010 | 106.17 | -6.8% |
| 2011 | 104.03 | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 105.94 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 91.68 | -13.5% |
| 2014 | 87.56 | -4.5% |
| 2015 | 90.71 | +3.6% |
| 2016 | 91.9 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 98.8 | +7.5% |
| 2018 | 92.9 | -6.0% |
| 2019 | 95.7 | +3.0% |
| 2020 | 93.69 | -2.1% |
| 2021 | 93.66 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 96.02 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | 91.43 | -4.8% |
| 2024 | 83 | -9.2% |
| 2025 | 81.43 | -1.9% |
| 2026 | 78.71 | -3.3% |
| 2027 | 78.12 | -0.7% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 78.12 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 31.7, 2.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 78.12 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 29.77, 2.6× the median. (19 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 110.37 | 97.65 | 119.79 | 10 |
| 2010s | 96.54 | 87.56 | 106.17 | 10 |
| 2020s | 87.01 | 78.12 | 96.02 | 8 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 1 Seychelles 109.99 compare
- 3 Liberia 73.13 compare
- 4 Mozambique 72.55 compare
- 5 South Sudan 71.95 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Lesotho?
- Imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) in Lesotho was 78.12 in 2027, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 119.79 in 2002.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 78.12 in 2027.
- How does Lesotho rank for imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments)?
- Lesotho ranks 2nd out of 45 countries with data for 2027.
- Is imports of goods and services, percent of gdp (balance of payments) rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, published as part of Imports of goods and services, Percent of GDP (Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual, Sixth Edition (BPM6)). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Economic Outlook (REO) provides information on recent economic developments and prospects for countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Data for the REO for sub-Saharan Africa are prepared in conjunction with the semi-annual World Economic Outlook (WEO) exercises, spring and fall.