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Lesotho GDP per Capita PPP

GDP per capita based on PPP  NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD

$3,089 +$88 (+2.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #170 Global Peak $3,089 (2025) Source World Bank

Lesotho GDP per Capita PPP (1980–2025)

Overview

Lesotho's gdp per capita ppp stood at $3,089 in 2025, a rise of +$88 from 2024. The IMF projects $3,089 by 2025. Lesotho ranked 170th globally.

Data & projection

Year GDP per Capita PPP YoY change Rank
2030* IMF $3,382 - -
2029* IMF $3,309 - -
2028* IMF $3,242 - -
2027* IMF $3,183 - -
2026* IMF $3,142 - -
2025* IMF $3,089 - -
2025 $3,089 +$88 #170
2024 $3,001 +$93 #182
2023 $2,881 +$104 #184
2022 $2,761 +$192 #187
2021 $2,545 −$26 #186
2020 $2,559 +$23 #183
2019 $2,568 −$60 #183
2018 $2,632 −$36 #182
2017 $2,619 −$110 #178
2016 $2,942 +$258 #174
2015 $3,035 +$430 #169
2014 $2,771 +$237 #176
2013 $2,538 +$67 #177
2012 $2,291 −$35 #180
2011 $2,279 +$93 #177
Show all years (1980-2025)
* IMF World Economic Outlook projection

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 per capita ppp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lesotho's gdp per capita ppp?

Lesotho's gdp per capita ppp was $3,089 in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest gdp per capita ppp in Lesotho?

Lesotho's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $3,089 in 2025.

What was the lowest gdp per capita ppp in Lesotho?

The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Lesotho was $422 in 1980.

How does Lesotho rank in gdp per capita ppp?

Lesotho ranks 170th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gdp per capita ppp?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gdp per capita ppp of Lesotho in 2025?

Lesotho's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $3,089 by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gdp per capita ppp of Lesotho in 2025?

The gdp per capita ppp of Lesotho in 2025 was $3,089. This ranks 170th in the world.

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