Lesotho Trade Openness
Trade as % of GDP NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS
Overview
Lesotho's trade openness stood at 142.25% in 2025, a rise of +0.73% from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 142.25% by 2025. Lesotho ranked 38th globally.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Openness | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | 142.57% | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 142.25% | - | - |
| 2025 | 142.25% | +0.73% | #38 |
| 2023 | 141.51% | −0.86% | #145 |
| 2022 | 142.37% | +3.19% | #149 |
| 2021 | 139.19% | −1.91% | #154 |
| 2020 | 141.10% | +0.58% | #165 |
| 2019 | 140.52% | −3.92% | #160 |
| 2018 | 144.43% | −1.93% | #162 |
| 2017 | 146.37% | +10.05% | #164 |
| 2016 | 136.32% | +6.59% | #158 |
| 2015 | 129.72% | +3.43% | #154 |
| 2014 | 126.29% | −7.07% | #148 |
| 2013 | 133.37% | −16.84% | #151 |
| 2012 | 150.21% | +0.41% | #157 |
| 2011 | 149.80% | −0.31% | #158 |
| 2010 | 150.10% | −8.79% | #166 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw trade openness improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Lesotho's trade openness was 142.25% in 2025. Ranked 38th globally. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous year.
Lesotho's trade openness peaked at 165.05% in 2007.
The lowest trade openness in Lesotho was 50.20% in 1960.
Lesotho ranks 38th globally in trade openness as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.TRD.GNFS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lesotho's trade openness is projected to reach 142.25% by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade openness of Lesotho in 2025 was 142.25%. This ranks 38th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_trade-openness,
title = {Lesotho Trade Openness},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/trade-openness},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}