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Lesotho Inflation Rate

Consumer price inflation, annual %  FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG

4.54% −1.57pp (-25.7%)
Year 2025 Rank #51 Global Peak 33.81% (2002) Source World Bank

Lesotho Inflation Rate (1974–2025)

Overview

Lesotho's inflation rate stood at 4.54% in 2025, a decline of +1.57pp from 2024. The IMF projects 4.54% by 2025. Lesotho ranked 51st globally.

Data & projection

Year Inflation Rate YoY change Rank
2030* IMF 4.80% - -
2029* IMF 4.80% - -
2028* IMF 4.94% - -
2027* IMF 5.01% - -
2026* IMF 4.85% - -
2025* IMF 4.54% - -
2025 4.54% −1.57pp #51
2024 6.11% −0.40pp #153
2023 6.34% −1.81pp #114
2022 8.27% +1.82pp #103
2021 6.05% +0.63pp #146
2020 4.98% +0.05pp #149
2019 5.19% +0.44pp #161
2018 4.75% +0.29pp #156
2017 4.45% −1.76pp #143
2016 6.60% +2.30pp #161
2015 3.22% −1.35pp #128
2014 5.37% +0.37pp #152
2013 4.87% −0.60pp #136
2012 6.05% +0.05pp #145
2011 5.04% +1.73pp #110
Show all years (1974-2025)
* 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 inflation rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lesotho's inflation rate?

Lesotho's inflation rate was 4.54% in 2025. Ranked 51st globally. This represents a 25.7% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest inflation rate in Lesotho?

Lesotho's inflation rate peaked at 33.81% in 2002.

What was the lowest inflation rate in Lesotho?

The lowest inflation rate in Lesotho was -16.86% in 2009.

How does Lesotho rank in inflation rate?

Lesotho ranks 51st globally in inflation rate as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for inflation rate?

The World Bank indicator code is FP.CPI.TOTL.ZG. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected inflation rate of Lesotho in 2025?

Lesotho's inflation rate is projected to reach 4.54% by 2025 based on IMF projection.

What is the inflation rate of Lesotho in 2025?

The inflation rate of Lesotho in 2025 was 4.54%. This ranks 51st in the world.

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