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National Debt of Lesotho
25,317,409,770 L
Updated: - Data from IMF/World Bank/ECB
Debt as % of GDP
60.81%
Latest year: 2024
Debt (nominal)
25,317,409,770 L
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GDP (nominal)
41,634,313,621 L
Latest year: 2024
Population
2,142,252
Latest year: 2024
Interest per Year
759,522,293 L
≈ 24 L / second
Debt per Citizen
11,818 L
Based on latest pop
Inflation (CPI, %)
6.11%
Year: 2024
GDP growth (%, real)
2.76%
Year: 2024
Unemployment (%)
16.15%
Year: 2024
Budget balance (% GDP)
-5.31%
Year: 2022
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Lesotho Economy Snapshot
The economy of Lesotho shows mixed signals, with a nominal GDP of 41.6 billion L and average income of about 19,435 L per person. Moderate inflation at 6.11%, while the economy posted modest growth of 2.76%. High unemployment around 16.15%, and the government runs a substantial 5.31% fiscal deficit. The current exchange rate is 0.05 USD/LSL.
| GDP (nominal) | 41,634,313,621 L |
|---|---|
| GDP per capita | 19,435 L |
| Inflation | 6.11% |
| GDP growth | 2.76% |
| Unemployment | 16.15% |
| Budget balance | -5.31% |
| FX (USD/LSL) | 0.05 |
Lesotho Economy Facts
Paying $1 every second would take 43 years to clear the balance.
Equivalent to 276,260,376 Big Macs to feed the planet several times over.
Country Comparison
| Country | Debt as % of GDP | GDP (USD) |
|---|---|---|
 Namibia | 60.44% | $ 13.4B |
 Egypt | 60.76% | $ 389.1B |
| Lesotho | 60.81% | $ 2.3B |
 San Marino | 61.00% | $ 1.8B |
 Myanmar | 61.24% | $ 74.1B |