Lesotho Industry Value Added
Industry (including construction) value added as % of GDP NV.IND.TOTL.ZS
Lesotho's industry value added was 29.57% in 2025, ranked 57th globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Lesotho’s industry value added rose from a mere 2.37 in 1963, the lowest point in the series, to an all‑time high of 40.56 in 2008, before settling at 29.57 in 2025, which places the kingdom 57th among World Bank‑tracked economies. The steep ascent over the first three decades reflects structural shifts toward manufacturing and mining, while the post‑2008 decline corresponds with global commodity price volatility and domestic fiscal constraints. Compared with peers of similar rank, Lesotho’s 2025 figure is closely aligned with Czechia’s 29.50 and slightly below Chile’s 29.66, suggesting comparable industrial intensity despite divergent economic structures. Over the 63‑year coverage, the industry’s share of GDP has remained modest, indicating limited diversification beyond agriculture and services. Continued investment in value‑added processing and regional trade integration could stabilise the upward trajectory, whereas persistent power shortages or policy uncertainty may again suppress growth.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Lesotho's industry value added was 29.57% in 2025. Ranked 57th globally. This represents a 4.4% decrease from the previous year.
Lesotho's industry value added peaked at 40.56% in 2008.
The lowest industry value added in Lesotho was 2.37% in 1963.
Lesotho ranks 57th globally in industry value added as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NV.IND.TOTL.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lesotho's industry value added is projected to reach 29.57% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The industry value added of Lesotho in 2025 was 29.57%. This ranks 57th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_industry-value-added,
title = {Lesotho Industry Value Added},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/industry-value-added/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}