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Lesotho Government Revenue

General government revenue as % of GDP  GGR_NGDP

59.62% −2.90% (-4.6%)
Year 2025 Rank #10 Global Peak 62.71% (2012) Source IMF WEO

Lesotho Government Revenue (1982–2025)

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
Show all years (1982-2025)
* 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 government revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lesotho's government revenue?

Lesotho's government revenue was 59.62% in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest government revenue in Lesotho?

Lesotho's government revenue peaked at 62.71% in 2012.

What was the lowest government revenue in Lesotho?

The lowest government revenue in Lesotho was 27.87% in 1982.

How does Lesotho rank in government revenue?

Lesotho ranks 10th globally in government revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for government revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GGR_NGDP. Data sourced from IMF WEO.

What is the projected government revenue of Lesotho in 2025?

Lesotho's government revenue is projected to reach 59.62% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the government revenue of Lesotho in 2025?

The government revenue of Lesotho in 2025 was 59.62%. This ranks 10th in the world.

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