Other capital flows, net in Lesotho
Lesotho: Other capital flows, net was 186.45 million BoP, current US$ in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
186.45 million BoP, current US$
Change on year
down 52.3%
World rank
15th
of 51 countries
All-time high
391.20 million BoP, current US$
in 2010
All-time low
-910.32 million BoP, current US$
in 2008
Years of data
30
1975–2011
Other capital flows, net in Lesotho, 1975–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in BoP, current US$.
Analysis
In 2011, other capital flows, net in Lesotho stood at 186.45 million BoP, current US$.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 52.3% on the previous year and up 1,969.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, other capital flows, net in Lesotho peaked at 391.20 million BoP, current US$ in 2010 and was at its lowest, -910.32 million BoP, current US$, in 2008.
Lesotho ranks 15th of 51 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Other capital flows, net in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | BoP, current US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 13.98 million BoP, current US$ | — |
| 1976 | 167.59 million BoP, current US$ | +1098.5% |
| 1977 | 164.21 million BoP, current US$ | -2.0% |
| 1985 | -346,303 BoP, current US$ | -100.2% |
| 1986 | 55.50 million BoP, current US$ | -16126.4% |
| 1987 | 76.55 million BoP, current US$ | +37.9% |
| 1988 | 22.18 million BoP, current US$ | -71.0% |
| 1989 | 22.74 million BoP, current US$ | +2.5% |
| 1990 | -114.81 million BoP, current US$ | -604.9% |
| 1991 | 87.66 million BoP, current US$ | -176.4% |
| 1992 | 98.47 million BoP, current US$ | +12.3% |
| 1993 | 203.90 million BoP, current US$ | +107.1% |
| 1994 | 218.66 million BoP, current US$ | +7.2% |
| 1995 | 279.26 million BoP, current US$ | +27.7% |
| 1996 | 246.84 million BoP, current US$ | -11.6% |
| 1997 | 106.12 million BoP, current US$ | -57.0% |
| 1998 | -148.98 million BoP, current US$ | -240.4% |
| 1999 | -141.26 million BoP, current US$ | -5.2% |
| 2000 | -19.13 million BoP, current US$ | -86.5% |
| 2001 | -9.97 million BoP, current US$ | -47.9% |
| 2002 | -131.32 million BoP, current US$ | +1216.5% |
| 2003 | -98.36 million BoP, current US$ | -25.1% |
| 2004 | -16.98 million BoP, current US$ | -82.7% |
| 2005 | -19.89 million BoP, current US$ | +17.2% |
| 2006 | 59.14 million BoP, current US$ | -397.4% |
| 2007 | -672.77 million BoP, current US$ | -1237.5% |
| 2008 | -910.32 million BoP, current US$ | +35.3% |
| 2009 | -104.42 million BoP, current US$ | -88.5% |
| 2010 | 391.20 million BoP, current US$ | -474.6% |
| 2011 | 186.45 million BoP, current US$ | -52.3% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 186.45 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -41.60 million BoP, current US$. (24 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 186.45 million BoP, current US$ is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -1.70 million BoP, current US$. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Other capital flows, net in Lesotho changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +16126.4% | -346,303 BoP, current US$ | 55.50 million BoP, current US$ |
| 2007 | -1237.5% | 59.14 million BoP, current US$ | -672.77 million BoP, current US$ |
| 2002 | -1216.5% | -9.97 million BoP, current US$ | -131.32 million BoP, current US$ |
| 1976 | +1098.5% | 13.98 million BoP, current US$ | 167.59 million BoP, current US$ |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 115.26 million BoP, current US$ | 13.98 million BoP, current US$ | 167.59 million BoP, current US$ | 3 |
| 1980s | 35.33 million BoP, current US$ | -346,303 BoP, current US$ | 76.55 million BoP, current US$ | 5 |
| 1990s | 83.59 million BoP, current US$ | -148.98 million BoP, current US$ | 279.26 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | -192.40 million BoP, current US$ | -910.32 million BoP, current US$ | 59.14 million BoP, current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 288.83 million BoP, current US$ | 186.45 million BoP, current US$ | 391.20 million BoP, current US$ | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 12 Madagascar 230.71 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 13 Democratic Republic of Congo 210.78 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 14 Benin 202.79 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 16 Guinea 159.52 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 17 Niger 94.75 million BoP, current US$ compare
- 18 Comoros 93.29 million BoP, current US$ compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is other capital flows, net in Lesotho?
- Other capital flows, net in Lesotho was 186.45 million BoP, current US$ in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest other capital flows, net recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 391.20 million BoP, current US$ in 2010.
- What is the lowest other capital flows, net recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -910.32 million BoP, current US$ in 2008.
- How does Lesotho rank for other capital flows, net?
- Lesotho ranks 15th out of 51 countries with data for 2011.
- Is other capital flows, net rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,969.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Other capital flows, net (BoP, current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The sum of short-term capital, net errors and omissions, and capital transactions not included elsewhere. Data denominated in current U.S. dollars.