Lesotho Government Revenue
General government revenue as % of GDP GGR_NGDP
Lesotho's government revenue was 59.62% in 2025, ranked 10th globally. This represents a 4.6% decrease from 2024. Data from IMF WEO, covering 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.
Lesotho’s government revenue has risen from a low of 27.87 in 1982 to 59.62 in 2025, placing the kingdom at rank 10 globally and just below Norway’s 61.68 and Tonga’s 59.97 in the same IMF World Economic Outlook series. The upward trajectory peaked in 2012 at 62.71 before a modest decline and subsequent recovery, reflecting the country’s expanding tax base and modest fiscal reforms after the early‑1980s downturn. Over the 44‑year coverage period, revenue growth outpaced many small economies, yet remains modest compared with high‑income peers such as Finland, which recorded 53.73. The sustained increase suggests that continued diversification of the fiscal mix and improved tax administration could keep Lesotho’s revenue on an upward path, while external shocks or fiscal consolidation pressures would be required to reverse the current trend.
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}
}