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Lesotho Industry Value Added

Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP  NV.IND.TOTL.ZS

29.57% −1.36% (-4.4%)
Year 2025 Rank #57 Global Peak 40.56% (2008) Source World Bank

Lesotho Industry Value Added (1963–2025)

Overview

Lesotho's industry value added stood at 29.57% in 2025, a decline of +1.36% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 29.57% by 2025. Lesotho ranked 57th globally.

Data & projection

Year Industry Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 28.85% - -
2026* trend 29.21% - -
2025* trend 29.57% - -
2025 29.57% −1.36% #57
2024 30.94% +2.21% #128
2023 28.73% −1.76% #128
2022 30.49% −1.58% #138
2021 32.07% +0.99% #150
2020 31.08% +0.54% #154
2019 30.54% −0.60% #151
2018 31.14% +2.57% #150
2017 28.57% −2.01% #143
2016 30.59% −3.15% #158
2015 33.74% +1.58% #169
2014 32.16% +3.14% #158
2013 29.02% −1.79% #148
2012 30.82% −2.38% #150
2011 33.20% +1.74% #152
Show all years (1963-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

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 industry value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lesotho's industry value added?

Lesotho's industry value added was 29.57% in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest industry value added in Lesotho?

Lesotho's industry value added peaked at 40.56% in 2008.

What was the lowest industry value added in Lesotho?

The lowest industry value added in Lesotho was 2.37% in 1963.

How does Lesotho rank in industry value added?

Lesotho ranks 57th globally in industry value added as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for industry value added?

The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected industry value added of Lesotho in 2025?

Lesotho's industry value added is projected to reach 29.57% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the industry value added of Lesotho in 2025?

The industry value added of Lesotho in 2025 was 29.57%. This ranks 57th in the world.

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