Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) was 2.01 units per US$ of GDP in 2008. ◆ Volatile
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Lesotho, 1980–2008
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 2.01 units per US$ of GDP for capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in 2008.
That represents a change of up 45.1% on the previous year and up 168.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Lesotho peaked at 3.73 units per US$ of GDP in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.0436 units per US$ of GDP, in 1980.
That places Lesotho 70th out of 151 countries with data for 2008, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 0.0436 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1981 | 0.0497 units per US$ of GDP | +13.9% |
| 1982 | 0.0788 units per US$ of GDP | +58.6% |
| 1983 | 0.1113 units per US$ of GDP | +41.3% |
| 1984 | 0.1754 units per US$ of GDP | +57.6% |
| 1985 | 0.3344 units per US$ of GDP | +90.6% |
| 1986 | 0.2884 units per US$ of GDP | -13.7% |
| 1987 | 0.2325 units per US$ of GDP | -19.4% |
| 1988 | 0.2377 units per US$ of GDP | +2.3% |
| 1989 | 0.2532 units per US$ of GDP | +6.5% |
| 1990 | 0.3103 units per US$ of GDP | +22.6% |
| 1991 | 0.2934 units per US$ of GDP | -5.4% |
| 1992 | 0.2701 units per US$ of GDP | -7.9% |
| 1993 | 0.32 units per US$ of GDP | +18.5% |
| 1994 | 0.3596 units per US$ of GDP | +12.4% |
| 1995 | 0.3042 units per US$ of GDP | -15.4% |
| 1996 | 0.4491 units per US$ of GDP | +47.6% |
| 1997 | 0.3357 units per US$ of GDP | -25.2% |
| 1998 | 0.7509 units per US$ of GDP | +123.7% |
| 1999 | 1.11 units per US$ of GDP | +48.1% |
| 2000 | 1.72 units per US$ of GDP | +54.8% |
| 2001 | 3.73 units per US$ of GDP | +116.7% |
| 2002 | 2.6 units per US$ of GDP | -30.4% |
| 2003 | 1.43 units per US$ of GDP | -44.8% |
| 2004 | 1 units per US$ of GDP | -30.0% |
| 2005 | 1.02 units per US$ of GDP | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 1.19 units per US$ of GDP | +16.9% |
| 2007 | 1.39 units per US$ of GDP | +17.0% |
| 2008 | 2.01 units per US$ of GDP | +45.1% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 2.01 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.36 units per US$ of GDP, 38% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 2.01 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.77 units per US$ of GDP, 23% of the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.1805 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0436 units per US$ of GDP | 0.3344 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.4506 units per US$ of GDP | 0.2701 units per US$ of GDP | 1.11 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.79 units per US$ of GDP | 1 units per US$ of GDP | 3.73 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More financial sector data for Lesotho
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0069 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, US dollar, per capita 7.46 units per person (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, annual growth rate 0.548 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per unit of GDP 0.005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve position in the IMF, SDR, per capita 5.45 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, annual growth rate 5.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per unit of GDP 0.0069 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, US dollar, per capita 7.46 units per person (2025)
- Reserve tranche position, SDR, annual growth rate 0.548 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Lesotho?
- Capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) in Lesotho was 2.01 units per US$ of GDP in 2008, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 3.73 units per US$ of GDP in 2001.
- What is the lowest capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0436 units per US$ of GDP in 1980.
- How does Lesotho rank for capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency)?
- Lesotho ranks 70th out of 151 countries with data for 2008.
- Is capital accounts (depository corporations survey, domestic currency) rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 168.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
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Capital Accounts (Depository Corporations Survey, Domestic currency) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.