Claims on governments and other public entities in Lesotho
Lesotho: Claims on governments and other public entities was -14.1% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Claims on governments and other public entities in Lesotho, 1975–2011
Source: "International Monetary Fund. ". Measured in % of GDP.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded -14.1% for claims on governments and other public entities in 2011.
That represents a change of up 40.4% on the previous year and down 46.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on governments and other public entities in Lesotho peaked at 25.7% in 1989 and was at its lowest, -43.9%, in 1997.
Lesotho ranks 46th of 48 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Claims on governments and other public entities in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1.3% | — |
| 1976 | 1.8% | +43.5% |
| 1977 | 2.6% | +40.3% |
| 1978 | 4.4% | +72.4% |
| 1979 | 3.5% | -20.5% |
| 1980 | 8.2% | +133.2% |
| 1981 | 14.7% | +79.8% |
| 1982 | 20.1% | +36.7% |
| 1983 | 17.8% | -11.1% |
| 1984 | 13.7% | -23.0% |
| 1985 | 15.7% | +14.3% |
| 1986 | 20.9% | +33.4% |
| 1987 | 23.7% | +13.4% |
| 1988 | 25.4% | +6.9% |
| 1989 | 25.7% | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 14.7% | -43.0% |
| 1991 | 6.2% | -58.0% |
| 1992 | -7.0% | -213.2% |
| 1993 | -20.4% | +191.9% |
| 1995 | -30.3% | +48.9% |
| 1996 | -33.3% | +9.9% |
| 1997 | -43.9% | +31.9% |
| 1998 | -39.3% | -10.6% |
| 1999 | -17.9% | -54.4% |
| 2000 | -12.2% | -31.8% |
| 2001 | -9.6% | -21.8% |
| 2002 | -4.0% | -57.9% |
| 2003 | -1.7% | -56.6% |
| 2004 | -8.7% | +395.7% |
| 2005 | -10.1% | +16.3% |
| 2006 | -15.3% | +52.0% |
| 2007 | -29.1% | +89.9% |
| 2008 | -29.6% | +1.7% |
| 2009 | -27.6% | -6.8% |
| 2010 | -23.6% | -14.4% |
| 2011 | -14.1% | -40.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% | 5 |
| 1980s | 18.6% | 8.2% | 25.7% | 10 |
| 1990s | -19.0% | -43.9% | 14.7% | 9 |
| 2000s | -14.8% | -29.6% | -1.7% | 10 |
| 2010s | -18.8% | -23.6% | -14.1% | 2 |
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 claims on governments and other public entities in Lesotho?
- Claims on governments and other public entities in Lesotho was -14.1% in 2011, according to "International Monetary Fund. ".
- What is the highest claims on governments and other public entities recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 25.7% in 1989.
- What is the lowest claims on governments and other public entities recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -43.9% in 1997.
- How does Lesotho rank for claims on governments and other public entities?
- Lesotho ranks 46th out of 48 countries with data for 2011.
- Is claims on governments and other public entities rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from "International Monetary Fund. ", published as part of Claims on governments and other public entities (% of GDP). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Claims on governments and other public entities (IFS line 32an + 32b + 32bx + 32c) usually comprise direct credit for specific purposes such as financing of the government budget deficit or loans to state enterprises, advances against future credit authorizations, and purchases of treasury bills and bonds, net of deposits by the public sector. Public sector deposits with the banking system also include sinking funds for the service of debt and temporary deposits of government revenues. Data are in current local currency.