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Lesotho GDP Deflator

Inflation as measured by annual growth rate of GDP implicit deflator  NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG

0.87% −2.73pp (-75.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #192 Global Peak 41.46% (1980) Source World Bank

Lesotho GDP Deflator (1961–2025)

Overview

Lesotho's gdp deflator stood at 0.87% in 2025, a decline of +2.73pp from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.87% by 2025. Lesotho ranked 192nd globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP Deflator YoY change Rank
2027* trend -1.01% - -
2026* trend -0.07% - -
2025* trend 0.87% - -
2025 0.87% −2.73pp #192
2024 3.60% +3.97pp #91
2023 -0.37% −5.90pp #27
2022 5.53% +2.41pp #69
2021 3.12% −3.42pp #80
2020 6.55% +2.97pp #178
2019 3.58% −8.15pp #146
2018 11.72% +9.70pp #189
2017 2.02% +2.31pp #78
2016 -0.29% −10.50pp #31
2015 10.20% −3.83pp #196
2014 14.04% +3.76pp #200
2013 10.28% +8.10pp #198
2012 2.18% −7.24pp #68
2011 9.43% +4.09pp #149
Show all years (1961-2025)
* 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 gdp deflator improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lesotho's gdp deflator?

Lesotho's gdp deflator was 0.87% in 2025. Ranked 192nd globally. This represents a 75.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp deflator in Lesotho?

Lesotho's gdp deflator peaked at 41.46% in 1980.

What was the lowest gdp deflator in Lesotho?

The lowest gdp deflator in Lesotho was -6.68% in 2007.

How does Lesotho rank in gdp deflator?

Lesotho ranks 192nd globally in gdp deflator as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp deflator?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.DEFL.KD.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp deflator of Lesotho in 2025?

Lesotho's gdp deflator is projected to reach 0.87% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the gdp deflator of Lesotho in 2025?

The gdp deflator of Lesotho in 2025 was 0.87%. This ranks 192nd in the world.

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