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Lesotho Tourism Receipts

International tourism receipts  ST.INT.RCPT.CD

$23.1M −$1.6M (-6.5%)
Year 1999 Rank #132 Global Peak $33.7M (1997) Source World Bank

Lesotho Tourism Receipts (1995–1999)

Overview

Lesotho's tourism receipts stood at $23.1M in 1999, a decline of +$1.6M from 1998. Lesotho ranked 132nd globally.

Data & projection

Year Tourism Receipts YoY change Rank
1999 $23.1M −$1.6M #132
1998 $24.7M −$9.0M #129
1997 $33.7M +$20,000 #123
1996 $33.7M +$4.7M #121
1995 $29.0M #118

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 tourism receipts improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lesotho's tourism receipts?

Lesotho's tourism receipts was $23.1M in 1999. Ranked 132nd globally. This represents a 6.5% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest tourism receipts in Lesotho?

Lesotho's tourism receipts peaked at $33.7M in 1997.

What was the lowest tourism receipts in Lesotho?

The lowest tourism receipts in Lesotho was $23.1M in 1999.

How does Lesotho rank in tourism receipts?

Lesotho ranks 132nd globally in tourism receipts as of 1999.

What is the World Bank indicator code for tourism receipts?

The World Bank indicator code is ST.INT.RCPT.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is Lesotho's tourism receipts in million?

Lesotho's tourism receipts was approximately 23.1 million ($23.1M) in 1999.

What is the tourism receipts of Lesotho in 1999?

The tourism receipts of Lesotho in 1999 was $23.1M. This ranks 132nd in the world.

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@misc{historysaid_lesotho_tourism-receipts, title = {Lesotho Tourism Receipts}, url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/tourism-receipts}, publisher = {HistorySaid}, year = {2026} }