Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Lesotho
Lesotho: Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange was 660.13 million SDR in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
660.13 million SDR
Change on year
up 23.5%
World rank
145th
of 188 countries
All-time high
927.12 million SDR
in 2010
All-time low
33.86 million SDR
in 1981
Years of data
45
1980–2024
Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Lesotho, 1980–2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
In 2024, reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Lesotho stood at 660.13 million SDR.
The figure is up 23.5% on the previous year and down 5.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Lesotho peaked at 927.12 million SDR in 2010 and was at its lowest, 33.86 million SDR, in 1981.
Lesotho ranks 145th of 188 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | SDR | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 36.58 million SDR | — |
| 1981 | 33.86 million SDR | -7.4% |
| 1982 | 41.91 million SDR | +23.8% |
| 1983 | 61.41 million SDR | +46.5% |
| 1984 | 47.34 million SDR | -22.9% |
| 1985 | 37.38 million SDR | -21.0% |
| 1986 | 47.20 million SDR | +26.3% |
| 1987 | 45.71 million SDR | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 39.56 million SDR | -13.5% |
| 1989 | 35.25 million SDR | -10.9% |
| 1990 | 49.11 million SDR | +39.3% |
| 1991 | 78.91 million SDR | +60.7% |
| 1992 | 110.55 million SDR | +40.1% |
| 1993 | 180.04 million SDR | +62.9% |
| 1994 | 251.41 million SDR | +39.6% |
| 1995 | 303.51 million SDR | +20.7% |
| 1996 | 315.82 million SDR | +4.1% |
| 1997 | 419.33 million SDR | +32.8% |
| 1998 | 404.03 million SDR | -3.6% |
| 1999 | 359.59 million SDR | -11.0% |
| 2000 | 316.69 million SDR | -11.9% |
| 2001 | 303.53 million SDR | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 294.92 million SDR | -2.8% |
| 2003 | 305.82 million SDR | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 318.96 million SDR | +4.3% |
| 2005 | 359.29 million SDR | +12.6% |
| 2006 | 433.89 million SDR | +20.8% |
| 2007 | 626.97 million SDR | +44.5% |
| 2008 | 623.55 million SDR | -0.5% |
| 2009 | 923.38 million SDR | +48.1% |
| 2010 | 927.12 million SDR | +0.4% |
| 2011 | 549.83 million SDR | -40.7% |
| 2012 | 608.71 million SDR | +10.7% |
| 2013 | 637.10 million SDR | +4.7% |
| 2014 | 696.02 million SDR | +9.2% |
| 2015 | 670.24 million SDR | -3.7% |
| 2016 | 640.76 million SDR | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 418.98 million SDR | -34.6% |
| 2018 | 489.33 million SDR | +16.8% |
| 2019 | 535.41 million SDR | +9.4% |
| 2020 | 492.14 million SDR | -8.1% |
| 2021 | 489.52 million SDR | -0.5% |
| 2022 | 496.54 million SDR | +1.4% |
| 2023 | 534.33 million SDR | +7.6% |
| 2024 | 660.13 million SDR | +23.5% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 660.13 million SDR is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.65 billion SDR, 25% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 660.13 million SDR is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 857.13 million SDR, 77% of the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 42.62 million SDR | 33.86 million SDR | 61.41 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 247.23 million SDR | 49.11 million SDR | 419.33 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 450.70 million SDR | 294.92 million SDR | 923.38 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 617.35 million SDR | 418.98 million SDR | 927.12 million SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 534.53 million SDR | 489.52 million SDR | 660.13 million SDR | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 142 Czechoslovakia 783.85 million SDR compare
- 143 Maldives 713.71 million SDR compare
- 144 Yemen 711.83 million SDR compare
- 146 Guinea 598.31 million SDR compare
- 147 San Marino 582.46 million SDR compare
- 148 Seychelles 579.47 million SDR compare
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 reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Lesotho?
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange in Lesotho was 660.13 million SDR in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 927.12 million SDR in 2010.
- What is the lowest reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.86 million SDR in 1981.
- How does Lesotho rank for reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange?
- Lesotho ranks 145th out of 188 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.2%. 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 Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange (SDR). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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International liquidity consists of all the resources that are available to the monetary authorities of countries for the purpose of meeting balance of payments financing needs.