Lesotho Government Debt to GDP
General government gross debt as % of GDP GGXWDG_NGDP
Overview
Lesotho's government debt to gdp stood at 57.05% in 2025, a rise of +0.22% from 2024. The IMF projects 57.05% by 2025. Lesotho ranked 85th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Debt to GDP | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 57.42% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 57.28% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 57.27% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 57.39% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 57.08% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 57.05% | - | - |
| 2025 | 57.05% | +0.22% | #85 |
| 2024 | 56.83% | −4.63% | #96 |
| 2023 | 61.46% | −2.90% | #113 |
| 2022 | 64.36% | +6.40% | #113 |
| 2021 | 57.96% | +3.27% | #98 |
| 2020 | 54.69% | −3.53% | #88 |
| 2019 | 58.22% | +10.03% | #118 |
| 2018 | 48.19% | +7.20% | #93 |
| 2017 | 40.99% | −0.46% | #73 |
| 2016 | 41.45% | −4.36% | #78 |
| 2015 | 45.81% | +4.31% | #100 |
| 2014 | 41.51% | +0.31% | #94 |
| 2013 | 41.19% | +1.35% | #99 |
| 2012 | 39.85% | +3.68% | #104 |
| 2011 | 36.17% | +2.36% | #94 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw government debt to gdp improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lesotho's government debt to gdp was 57.05% in 2025. Ranked 85th globally. This represents a 0.4% increase from the previous year.
Lesotho's government debt to gdp peaked at 108.68% in 2001.
The lowest government debt to gdp in Lesotho was 11.91% in 1991.
Lesotho ranks 85th globally in government debt to gdp as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGXWDG_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Lesotho's government debt to gdp is projected to reach 57.05% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government debt to gdp of Lesotho in 2025 was 57.05%. This ranks 85th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_government-debt-to-gdp,
title = {Lesotho Government Debt to GDP},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/government-debt-to-gdp},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}