Lesotho GDP per Capita PPP
GDP per capita based on PPP NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD
Lesotho's gdp per capita ppp was $3,089 in 2025, ranked 170th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Lesotho’s GDP per capita measured in purchasing‑power‑parity terms has risen from a trough of 422.29 in 1980 to an all‑time peak of 3,089.29 in 2025, placing the kingdom 170th among the 191 economies tracked by the World Bank. This 46‑year trajectory represents an increase of more than sevenfold, reflecting gradual improvements in agricultural output, remittances from migrant workers in South Africa, and modest expansion of the services sector. Nevertheless, the figure remains only slightly below that of Burkina Faso (3,019.01) and above Chad (3,155.03), underscoring Lesotho’s position among the lower‑middle income bracket in sub‑Saharan Africa. The persistent reliance on a narrow export base and vulnerability to climate‑induced shocks to its highland farming system limit further acceleration. Continued diversification of the manufacturing base, enhanced regional trade integration, and investment in climate‑resilient infrastructure would be required to sustain the upward trend and narrow the gap with peer economies.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Lesotho's gdp per capita ppp was $3,089 in 2025. Ranked 170th globally. This represents a 2.9% increase from the previous year.
Lesotho's gdp per capita ppp peaked at $3,089 in 2025.
The lowest gdp per capita ppp in Lesotho was $422 in 1980.
Lesotho ranks 170th globally in gdp per capita ppp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GDP.PCAP.PP.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lesotho's gdp per capita ppp is projected to reach $3,089 by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gdp per capita ppp of Lesotho in 2025 was $3,089. This ranks 170th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_gdp-per-capita-ppp,
title = {Lesotho GDP per Capita PPP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/gdp-per-capita-ppp/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}