Manufactures exports (current US$) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Manufactures exports (current US$) was 350.48 million current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Manufactures exports in Lesotho, 1987–2011
Source: World Bank staff estimates from the COMTRADE database maintained by the United Nations Statistics Division. Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for manufactures exports in Lesotho is 350.48 million current US$, measured in 2011.
The figure is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 75.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, manufactures exports in Lesotho peaked at 567.25 million current US$ in 2006 and was at its lowest, 40.40 million current US$, in 1987.
Lesotho ranks 18th of 44 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Manufactures exports (current US$) in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 40.40 million current US$ | — |
| 1988 | 59.93 million current US$ | +48.3% |
| 1989 | 61.18 million current US$ | +2.1% |
| 1990 | 53.98 million current US$ | -11.8% |
| 1991 | 67.67 million current US$ | +25.3% |
| 1992 | 95.92 million current US$ | +41.8% |
| 1993 | 121.93 million current US$ | +27.1% |
| 1994 | 135.59 million current US$ | +11.2% |
| 1995 | 142.06 million current US$ | +4.8% |
| 1996 | 168.26 million current US$ | +18.4% |
| 1997 | 180.90 million current US$ | +7.5% |
| 1998 | 178.27 million current US$ | -1.5% |
| 1999 | 177.13 million current US$ | -0.6% |
| 2000 | 202.38 million current US$ | +14.2% |
| 2001 | 200.08 million current US$ | -1.1% |
| 2002 | 259.51 million current US$ | +29.7% |
| 2003 | 337.82 million current US$ | +30.2% |
| 2004 | 501.27 million current US$ | +48.4% |
| 2005 | 527.65 million current US$ | +5.3% |
| 2006 | 567.25 million current US$ | +7.5% |
| 2007 | 503.29 million current US$ | -11.3% |
| 2008 | 457.08 million current US$ | -9.2% |
| 2009 | 367.22 million current US$ | -19.7% |
| 2010 | 346.44 million current US$ | -5.7% |
| 2011 | 350.48 million current US$ | +1.2% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 350.48 million current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 120.28 million current US$, 2.9× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 350.48 million current US$ is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 644.02 million current US$, 54% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 53.84 million current US$ | 40.40 million current US$ | 61.18 million current US$ | 3 |
| 1990s | 132.17 million current US$ | 53.98 million current US$ | 180.90 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 392.35 million current US$ | 200.08 million current US$ | 567.25 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 348.46 million current US$ | 346.44 million current US$ | 350.48 million current US$ | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is manufactures exports in Lesotho?
- Manufactures exports in Lesotho was 350.48 million current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank staff estimates from the COMTRADE database maintained by the United Nations Statistics Division.
- What is the highest manufactures exports recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 567.25 million current US$ in 2006.
- What is the lowest manufactures exports recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.40 million current US$ in 1987.
- How does Lesotho rank for manufactures exports?
- Lesotho ranks 18th out of 44 countries with data for 2011.
- Is manufactures exports rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 75.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank staff estimates from the COMTRADE database maintained by the United Nations Statistics Division, published as part of Manufactures exports (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Manufactures comprise the commodities in SITC sections 5 (chemicals), 6 (basic manufactures), 7 (machinery and transport equipment), and 8 (miscellaneous manufactured goods), excluding division 68 (nonferrous metals).