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Lesotho Services Value Added

Services value added as % of GDP  NV.SRV.TOTL.ZS

48.01% −0.04% (-0.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #149 Global Peak 64.77% (1983) Source World Bank

Lesotho Services Value Added (1960–2025)

Overview

Lesotho's services value added stood at 48.01% in 2025, a decline of +0.04% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 48.01% by 2025. Lesotho ranked 149th globally.

Data & projection

Year Services Value Added YoY change Rank
2027* trend 46.63% - -
2026* trend 47.32% - -
2025* trend 48.01% - -
2025 48.01% −0.04% #149
2024 48.04% −2.52% #42
2023 50.57% +0.50% #62
2022 50.07% +0.26% #68
2021 49.80% −2.06% #59
2020 51.86% −0.74% #58
2019 52.60% +0.17% #67
2018 52.43% −2.08% #69
2017 54.51% +1.17% #86
2016 53.35% +1.81% #70
2015 51.53% −1.53% #60
2014 53.07% −1.82% #81
2013 54.88% +2.03% #96
2012 52.85% +0.96% #88
2011 51.89% −1.95% #88
Show all years (1960-2025)
* 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 services value added improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lesotho's services value added?

Lesotho's services value added was 48.01% in 2025. Ranked 149th globally. This represents a 0.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest services value added in Lesotho?

Lesotho's services value added peaked at 64.77% in 1983.

What was the lowest services value added in Lesotho?

The lowest services value added in Lesotho was 4.79% in 1962.

How does Lesotho rank in services value added?

Lesotho ranks 149th globally in services value added as of 2025.

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

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

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

Lesotho's services value added is projected to reach 48.01% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the services value added of Lesotho in 2025?

The services value added of Lesotho in 2025 was 48.01%. This ranks 149th in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_lesotho_services-value-added, title = {Lesotho Services Value Added}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/services-value-added}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }