Claims on governments, etc. (annual growth as % of M2) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Claims on governments, etc. (annual growth as % of M2) was 25.8% in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Claims on governments, etc. in Lesotho, 1976–2011
Source: International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files. Measured in annual growth as % of M2.
Analysis
In 2011, claims on governments, etc. in Lesotho stood at 25.8%.
That represents a change of up 533.1% on the previous year and up 504.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, claims on governments, etc. in Lesotho peaked at 51.0% in 1999 and was at its lowest, -51.1%, in 2007.
That places Lesotho 3rd out of 47 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Claims on governments, etc. (annual growth as % of M2) in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | annual growth as % of M2 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 5.0% | — |
| 1977 | 8.4% | +68.6% |
| 1978 | 20.2% | +140.2% |
| 1979 | -3.5% | -117.1% |
| 1980 | 33.5% | -1068.2% |
| 1981 | 24.0% | -28.3% |
| 1982 | 10.3% | -57.3% |
| 1983 | -0.3% | -103.2% |
| 1984 | -4.1% | +1147.3% |
| 1985 | 9.8% | -336.8% |
| 1986 | 16.7% | +70.5% |
| 1987 | 11.0% | -33.8% |
| 1988 | 17.6% | +59.2% |
| 1989 | 11.3% | -35.6% |
| 1990 | -17.2% | -251.7% |
| 1991 | -16.4% | -4.2% |
| 1992 | -35.7% | +117.2% |
| 1993 | -44.0% | +23.3% |
| 1996 | -19.7% | -55.3% |
| 1997 | -42.9% | +117.6% |
| 1998 | -2.5% | -94.1% |
| 1999 | 51.0% | -2115.4% |
| 2000 | 13.3% | -73.9% |
| 2001 | 4.3% | -68.0% |
| 2002 | 15.2% | +256.5% |
| 2003 | 6.9% | -54.3% |
| 2004 | -24.5% | -452.2% |
| 2005 | -7.8% | -68.0% |
| 2006 | -23.3% | +197.5% |
| 2007 | -51.1% | +119.0% |
| 2008 | -17.2% | -66.4% |
| 2009 | -0.5% | -97.3% |
| 2010 | 4.1% | -964.6% |
| 2011 | 25.8% | +533.1% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 25.8% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -0.0%. (43 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 25.8% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -0.6%. (21 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Claims on governments, etc. (annual growth as % of M2) in Lesotho changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | +2115.4% | -2.5% | 51.0% |
| 1984 | -1147.3% | -0.3% | -4.1% |
| 1980 | +1068.2% | -3.5% | 33.5% |
| 2010 | +964.6% | -0.5% | 4.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.5% | -3.5% | 20.2% | 4 |
| 1980s | 13.0% | -4.1% | 33.5% | 10 |
| 1990s | -15.9% | -44.0% | 51.0% | 8 |
| 2000s | -8.5% | -51.1% | 15.2% | 10 |
| 2010s | 14.9% | 4.1% | 25.8% | 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, etc. in Lesotho?
- Claims on governments, etc. in Lesotho was 25.8% in 2011, according to International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.
- What is the highest claims on governments, etc. recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 51.0% in 1999.
- What is the lowest claims on governments, etc. recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -51.1% in 2007.
- How does Lesotho rank for claims on governments, etc.?
- Lesotho ranks 3rd out of 47 countries with data for 2011.
- Is claims on governments, etc. rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 504.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files, published as part of Claims on governments, etc. (annual growth as % of M2). 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. Money and quasi money (M2) comprise the sum of currency outside banks, demand deposits other than those of the central government, and the time, savings, and foreign currency deposits of resident sectors other than the central government.