Lesotho Gross Savings
Gross savings as % of GDP NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS
Lesotho's gross savings was 26.57% in 2025, ranked 44th globally. This represents a 17.9% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Lesotho’s gross savings rate has risen sharply from 10.61 percent in 1975 to a peak of 53.43 percent in 1985, before falling to an all‑time trough of 7.41 percent in 2017, and then climbing back to 26.57 percent in 2025, ranking 44th globally. The dramatic swing reflects the country’s volatile fiscal environment, with the 1980s surge driven by high primary surpluses and the post‑2000 decline linked to debt servicing pressures and lower export earnings. The 2025 level is virtually identical to the savings rates of peers such as Germany (26.69 percent) and Tajikistan (26.49 percent), suggesting Lesotho has re‑aligned with the middle of the global distribution after decades of fluctuation. Over the 51‑year coverage period, the recent rebound signals a modest but steady improvement in domestic resource mobilization. Continued structural reforms, enhanced tax collection and a stable growth trajectory could sustain the upward trend, while external shocks or fiscal setbacks would risk reversing the gains.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Lesotho's gross savings was 26.57% in 2025. Ranked 44th globally. This represents a 17.9% decrease from the previous year.
Lesotho's gross savings peaked at 53.43% in 1985.
The lowest gross savings in Lesotho was 7.41% in 2017.
Lesotho ranks 44th globally in gross savings as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NY.GNS.ICTR.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lesotho's gross savings is projected to reach 26.57% by 2025 based on IMF projection.
The gross savings of Lesotho in 2025 was 26.57%. This ranks 44th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_gross-savings,
title = {Lesotho Gross Savings},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/gross-savings/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}