Lesotho Tax Revenue
Tax revenue as % of GDP GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS
Overview
Lesotho's tax revenue stood at 38.44% in 2025, a rise of +1.16% from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 38.44% by 2025. Lesotho ranked 1st globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Tax Revenue | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 40.63% | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 39.54% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 38.44% | - | - |
| 2025 | 38.44% | +1.16% | #1 |
| 2024 | 37.28% | −2.94% | #27 |
| 2023 | 40.22% | +9.78% | #100 |
| 2022 | 30.44% | −1.43% | #113 |
| 2021 | 31.87% | −4.12% | #126 |
| 2020 | 35.99% | +3.45% | #136 |
| 2019 | 32.54% | +0.73% | #136 |
| 2018 | 31.82% | −1.19% | #138 |
| 2017 | 33.01% | +3.72% | #143 |
| 2016 | 29.29% | −4.48% | #141 |
| 2015 | 33.77% | −2.56% | #144 |
| 2014 | 36.33% | +0.42% | #141 |
| 2013 | 35.91% | −2.18% | #131 |
| 2012 | 38.08% | +7.87% | #134 |
| 2011 | 30.21% | −0.09% | #128 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lesotho's tax revenue was 38.44% in 2025. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from the previous year.
Lesotho's tax revenue peaked at 40.22% in 2023.
The lowest tax revenue in Lesotho was 22.94% in 2000.
Lesotho ranks 1st globally in tax revenue as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lesotho's tax revenue is projected to reach 38.44% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The tax revenue of Lesotho in 2025 was 38.44%. This ranks 1st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_tax-revenue,
title = {Lesotho Tax Revenue},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/tax-revenue},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}