Lesotho Consumer Price Index
Consumer price index (2010 = 100) FP.CPI.TOTL
Lesotho's consumer price index was 224.25 in 2025, ranked 49th globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Lesotho’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) has risen from a trough of 5.73 in 1973 to an all‑time peak of 224.25 in 2025, reflecting a 51‑year accumulation of inflationary pressures that places the country at rank 49 globally. The steep climb mirrors regional trends, with neighboring Uganda posting a comparable CPI of 227.00 and Algeria slightly lower at 222.24 in the same year. The early low level of 5.73 indicates a period of price stability in the 1970s, while the recent surge aligns with broader commodity price shocks and fiscal deficits that have affected many low‑income economies. Despite the dramatic increase, Lesotho’s CPI growth rate has moderated in the last few years, suggesting that monetary tightening and structural reforms are beginning to temper price rises. Continued vigilance in fiscal discipline and external shock absorption will be crucial to prevent a reversal of the recent downward momentum in inflation.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Lesotho's consumer price index was 224.25 in 2025. Ranked 49th globally. This represents a 5.8% increase from the previous year.
Lesotho's consumer price index peaked at 224.25 in 2025.
The lowest consumer price index in Lesotho was 5.73 in 1973.
Lesotho ranks 49th globally in consumer price index as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lesotho's consumer price index is projected to reach 224.25 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The consumer price index of Lesotho in 2025 was 224.25. This ranks 49th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_consumer-price-index,
title = {Lesotho Consumer Price Index},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/consumer-price-index/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}