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Lesotho Tax Revenue

Tax revenue as % of GDP  GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS

38.44% +1.16% (+3.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #1 Global Peak 40.22% (2023) Source World Bank

Lesotho Tax Revenue (1982–2025)

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
Show all years (1982-2025)
* 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 tax revenue improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lesotho's tax revenue?

Lesotho's tax revenue was 38.44% in 2025. Ranked 1st globally. This represents a 3.1% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest tax revenue in Lesotho?

Lesotho's tax revenue peaked at 40.22% in 2023.

What was the lowest tax revenue in Lesotho?

The lowest tax revenue in Lesotho was 22.94% in 2000.

How does Lesotho rank in tax revenue?

Lesotho ranks 1st globally in tax revenue as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tax revenue?

The World Bank indicator code is GC.TAX.TOTL.GD.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected tax revenue of Lesotho in 2025?

Lesotho's tax revenue is projected to reach 38.44% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the tax revenue of Lesotho in 2025?

The tax revenue of Lesotho in 2025 was 38.44%. This ranks 1st in the world.

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