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Lesotho Consumer Price Index

Consumer price index (2010 = 100)  FP.CPI.TOTL

224.25 +12.27 (+5.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #49 Global Peak 224.25 (2025) Source World Bank

Lesotho Consumer Price Index (1973–2025)

Overview

Lesotho's consumer price index stood at 224.25 in 2025, a rise of +12.27 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 224.25 by 2025. Lesotho ranked 49th globally.

Data & projection

Year Consumer Price Index YoY change Rank
2027* trend 248.84 - -
2026* trend 236.54 - -
2025* trend 224.25 - -
2025 224.25 +12.27 #49
2024 211.98 +12.20 #125
2023 199.78 +11.91 #128
2022 187.86 +14.35 #130
2021 173.51 +9.90 #132
2020 163.62 +7.76 #128
2019 155.86 +7.69 #133
2018 148.17 +6.72 #131
2017 141.45 +6.02 #126
2016 135.43 +8.38 #130
2015 127.05 +3.96 #126
2014 123.09 +6.27 #128
2013 116.81 +5.42 #125
2012 111.39 +6.36 #124
2011 105.04 +5.04 #106
Show all years (1973-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +18.0% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 3.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw consumer price index improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lesotho's consumer price index?

Lesotho's consumer price index was 224.25 in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest consumer price index in Lesotho?

Lesotho's consumer price index peaked at 224.25 in 2025.

What was the lowest consumer price index in Lesotho?

The lowest consumer price index in Lesotho was 5.73 in 1973.

How does Lesotho rank in consumer price index?

Lesotho ranks 49th globally in consumer price index as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for consumer price index?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected consumer price index of Lesotho in 2025?

Lesotho's consumer price index is projected to reach 224.25 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the consumer price index of Lesotho in 2025?

The consumer price index of Lesotho in 2025 was 224.25. This ranks 49th in the world.

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