Lesotho 2017
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2017
Key Economic Indicators (2017)
GDP (Current USD)
$2.31 billion
↑ 9.10% vs 2016GDP per Capita
$1,069.37
↑ 7.75% vs 2016GDP Growth (Annual %)
-3.14%
↓ 6.75pp vs 2016Inflation Rate (CPI %)
4.45%
↓ 2.15pp vs 2016Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2016 | 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $2.11 billion | $2.31 billion | +9.10% |
| GDP per Capita | $992.49 | $1,069.37 | +7.75% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 3.61% | -3.14% | -6.75pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 6.60% | 4.45% | -2.15pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 16.17% | 16.40% | +0.23pp |
All Economic Indicators (2017)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $2.31 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,069.37
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- -3.14%
- Gross National Income
- $2.62 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 4.45%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 2.02%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 16.40%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 9.37%
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)
- -9.01%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2017, Lesotho's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $2.31 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Lesotho for 2017 is $1,069.37. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Lesotho for 2017 is 4.45%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Lesotho's annual GDP growth rate for 2017 is -3.14%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Lesotho for 2017 is 16.40%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.