Lesotho Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Overview
Lesotho's government revenue stood at 59.62% in 2025, a decline of +2.90% from 2024. The IMF projects 59.62% by 2025. Lesotho ranked 10th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Government Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2030* IMF | 56.71% | - | - |
| 2029* IMF | 57.52% | - | - |
| 2028* IMF | 57.17% | - | - |
| 2027* IMF | 58.85% | - | - |
| 2026* IMF | 58.84% | - | - |
| 2025* IMF | 59.62% | - | - |
| 2025 | 59.62% | −2.90% | #10 |
| 2024 | 62.53% | +5.86% | #8 |
| 2023 | 56.67% | +12.23% | #10 |
| 2022 | 44.44% | −4.39% | #25 |
| 2021 | 48.83% | −6.79% | #18 |
| 2020 | 55.62% | +7.78% | #8 |
| 2019 | 47.84% | +0.34% | #16 |
| 2018 | 47.51% | −0.92% | #17 |
| 2017 | 48.43% | +3.74% | #18 |
| 2016 | 44.69% | −5.68% | #24 |
| 2015 | 50.37% | −2.89% | #15 |
| 2014 | 53.26% | −2.51% | #11 |
| 2013 | 55.77% | −6.94% | #8 |
| 2012 | 62.71% | +12.39% | #7 |
| 2011 | 50.33% | −3.51% | #13 |
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 revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lesotho's government revenue was 59.62% in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from the previous year.
Lesotho's government revenue peaked at 62.71% in 2012.
The lowest government revenue in Lesotho was 27.87% in 1982.
Lesotho ranks 10th globally in government revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.
Lesotho's government revenue is projected to reach 59.62% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The government revenue of Lesotho in 2025 was 59.62%. This ranks 10th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_government-revenue,
title = {Lesotho Government Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/government-revenue},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}