Lesotho 2012
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2012
Key Economic Indicators (2012)
GDP (Current USD)
$2.48 billion
↓ 3.94% vs 2011GDP per Capita
$1,217.93
↓ 4.90% vs 2011GDP Growth (Annual %)
6.33%
↑ 1.72pp vs 2011Inflation Rate (CPI %)
6.05%
↑ 1.01pp vs 2011Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2011 | 2012 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $2.58 billion | $2.48 billion | -3.94% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,280.73 | $1,217.93 | -4.90% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 4.62% | 6.33% | +1.72pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 5.04% | 6.05% | +1.01pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 16.16% | 15.81% | -0.34pp |
All Economic Indicators (2012)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $2.48 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,217.93
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 6.33%
- Gross National Income
- $2.89 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 6.05%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 2.18%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 15.81%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 7.77%
Trade & Investment
- Exports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- Imports (Goods & Services)
- N/A
- FDI Inflow
- N/A
- FDI Outflow
- N/A
Balance & Debt
- Current Account Balance (% GDP)
- -18.77%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2012, Lesotho's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $2.48 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Lesotho for 2012 is $1,217.93. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Lesotho for 2012 is 6.05%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Lesotho's annual GDP growth rate for 2012 is 6.33%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Lesotho for 2012 is 15.81%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.