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Lesotho Gross Savings

Gross savings as % of GDP  NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS

26.57% −5.77% (-17.9%)
Year 2025 Rank #44 Global Peak 53.43% (1985) Source World Bank

Lesotho Gross Savings (1975–2025)

Overview

Lesotho's gross savings stood at 26.57% in 2025, a decline of +5.77% from 2024. The IMF projects 26.57% by 2025. Lesotho ranked 44th globally.

Data & projection

Year Gross Savings YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 35.36% - -
2029* IMF 33.70% - -
2028* IMF 32.50% - -
2027* IMF 32.49% - -
2026* IMF 29.39% - -
2025* IMF 26.57% - -
2025 26.57% −5.77% #44
2024 32.34% +3.15% #27
2023 19.89% +2.22% #109
2022 16.36% −8.20% #136
2021 20.44% −5.18% #104
2020 20.50% +1.15% #100
2019 18.21% +0.79% #126
2018 16.62% −1.34% #130
2017 7.41% −9.54% #178
2016 17.47% −5.76% #126
2015 24.50% −0.53% #70
2014 25.27% +1.47% #61
2013 22.31% −0.00% #87
2012 17.79% +7.85% #109
2011 13.45% −2.85% #145
Show all years (1975-2025)
* 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 gross savings improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lesotho's gross savings?

Lesotho's gross savings was 26.57% in 2025. Ranked 44th globally. This represents a 17.9% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest gross savings in Lesotho?

Lesotho's gross savings peaked at 53.43% in 1985.

What was the lowest gross savings in Lesotho?

The lowest gross savings in Lesotho was 7.41% in 2017.

How does Lesotho rank in gross savings?

Lesotho ranks 44th globally in gross savings as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for gross savings?

The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected gross savings of Lesotho in 2025?

Lesotho's gross savings is projected to reach 26.57% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the gross savings of Lesotho in 2025?

The gross savings of Lesotho in 2025 was 26.57%. This ranks 44th in the world.

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