Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) was 81.42 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) in Lesotho, 2005–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund.
Analysis
In 2024, current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Lesotho stood at 81.42 million.
That represents a change of up 153.7% on the previous year and up 139.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Lesotho peaked at 305.17 million in 2007 and was at its lowest, -464.95 million, in 2012.
Lesotho ranks 74th of 198 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 95.69 million | — |
| 2006 | 215.99 million | +125.7% |
| 2007 | 305.17 million | +41.3% |
| 2008 | 277.61 million | -9.0% |
| 2009 | -51.27 million | -118.5% |
| 2010 | -245.87 million | +379.5% |
| 2011 | -305.83 million | +24.4% |
| 2012 | -464.95 million | +52.0% |
| 2013 | -254.65 million | -45.2% |
| 2014 | -205.54 million | -19.3% |
| 2015 | -135.26 million | -34.2% |
| 2016 | -222.05 million | +64.2% |
| 2017 | -207.85 million | -6.4% |
| 2018 | -143.76 million | -30.8% |
| 2019 | -178.29 million | +24.0% |
| 2020 | -120.97 million | -32.2% |
| 2021 | -196.06 million | +62.1% |
| 2022 | -268.88 million | +37.1% |
| 2023 | -151.58 million | -43.6% |
| 2024 | 81.42 million | -153.7% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 81.42 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -96.83 million. (46 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 81.42 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -606.36 million. (43 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | -379.5% | -51.27 million | -245.87 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 168.64 million | -51.27 million | 305.17 million | 5 |
| 2010s | -236.41 million | -464.95 million | -135.26 million | 10 |
| 2020s | -131.21 million | -268.88 million | 81.42 million | 5 |
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 current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Lesotho?
- Current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) in Lesotho was 81.42 million in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 305.17 million in 2007.
- What is the lowest current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -464.95 million in 2012.
- How does Lesotho rank for current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits)?
- Lesotho ranks 74th out of 198 countries with data for 2024.
- Is current account balance (credit less debit), net (credits less debits) rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.6%. 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 Current account balance (credit less debit), Net (credits less debits) (US dollar). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World and Country Group Aggregates (historically called BOPSY) is an annual publication, released each November, of major balance of payments and international investment position components for countries, country groups, and the world.