Lesotho 2022
Detailed economic analysis and indicators for 2022
Key Economic Indicators (2022)
GDP (Current USD)
$2.35 billion
↓ 2.38% vs 2021GDP per Capita
$1,030.00
↓ 3.43% vs 2021GDP Growth (Annual %)
2.39%
↑ 0.12pp vs 2021Inflation Rate (CPI %)
8.27%
↑ 2.22pp vs 2021Year-over-Year Comparison
| Indicator | 2021 | 2022 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP (Current USD) | $2.41 billion | $2.35 billion | -2.38% |
| GDP per Capita | $1,066.59 | $1,030.00 | -3.43% |
| GDP Growth (Annual %) | 2.27% | 2.39% | +0.12pp |
| Inflation (CPI %) | 6.05% | 8.27% | +2.22pp |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 18.23% | 16.69% | -1.54pp |
All Economic Indicators (2022)
National Accounts
- GDP (Current USD)
- $2.35 billion
- GDP per Capita
- $1,030.00
- GDP Growth (Annual %)
- 2.39%
- Gross National Income
- $2.83 billion
Prices & Employment
- Inflation (CPI %)
- 8.27%
- Inflation (GDP Deflator %)
- 5.53%
- Unemployment Rate (%)
- 16.69%
- Interest Rate (Real %)
- 3.27%
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)
- -11.42%
- Government Debt (% GDP)
- N/A
- Data Last Updated
- 2025-10-23
Frequently Asked Questions
As of 2022, Lesotho's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is $2.35 billion. This represents the total value of goods and services produced in the country.
The GDP per capita in Lesotho for 2022 is $1,030.00. GDP per capita is calculated by dividing the country's GDP by its population.
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate in Lesotho for 2022 is 8.27%. This measures the annual percentage change in the cost of consumer goods and services.
Lesotho's annual GDP growth rate for 2022 is 2.39%. This indicates the rate at which the country's economy is expanding or contracting.
The unemployment rate in Lesotho for 2022 is 16.69%. This represents the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed and actively seeking employment.