Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
29.57%−1.36% (-4.4%)
Year 2025Rank #57 GlobalPeak 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.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
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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@misc{historysaid_lesotho_industry-value-added,
title = {Lesotho Industry Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/industry-value-added},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}