Lesotho 2021
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2021
Key Economic Indicators (2021)
GDP (Current USD)
$2.41 billion
↑ 17.45% vs 2020GDP per Capita
$1,066.59
↑ 16.11% vs 2020GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.27%
↑ 10.42pp vs 2020Inflation Rate (CPI %)
6.05%
↑ 1.07pp vs 2020Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $2.05 billion | $2.41 billion | +17.45% |
| GDP per Capita | $918.58 | $1,066.59 | +16.11% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | -8.16% | 2.27% | +10.42pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 4.98% | 6.05% | +1.07pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 18.40% | 18.23% | -0.17pp |
All Economic Indicators (2021)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $2.41 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,066.59
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.27%
- Gross National Income
- $2.81 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 6.05%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 3.12%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 18.23%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 4.93%
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)
- -8.13%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2021, Lesotho's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $2.41 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Lesotho for 2021 is $1,066.59. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Lesotho for 2021 is 6.05%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Lesotho's annual GDP growth rate for 2021 is 2.27%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Lesotho for 2021 is 18.23%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.