Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Total reserves (gold at national valuation) was 772.82 million SDR in 2024. β Volatile
Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Lesotho, 1980β2024
Source: International Monetary Fund. Measured in SDR.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Lesotho is 772.82 million SDR, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 21.4% on the previous year and up 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Lesotho peaked at 964.90 million SDR in 2010 and was at its lowest, 37.28 million SDR, in 1981.
Lesotho ranks 153rd of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 44.86 million SDR | 37.28 million SDR | 63.69 million SDR | 10 |
| 1990s | 250.87 million SDR | 50.87 million SDR | 423.75 million SDR | 10 |
| 2000s | 458.43 million SDR | 298.91 million SDR | 958.26 million SDR | 10 |
| 2010s | 659.21 million SDR | 461.80 million SDR | 964.90 million SDR | 10 |
| 2020s | 613.26 million SDR | 507.05 million SDR | 772.82 million SDR | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 150 Zimbabwe 862.25 million SDR compare
- 151 Equatorial Guinea 825.69 million SDR compare
- 152 Netherlands Antilles 780.22 million SDR compare
- 154 Maldives 718.93 million SDR compare
- 155 San Marino, Republic of 628.87 million SDR compare
- 156 Congo 604.00 million SDR compare
More financial sector data for Lesotho
- Gold reserves at market value 0 SDR (2023)
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), per capita 1,569 current LCU per person (2024)
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), per unit of GDP 1.53 current LCU per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Net domestic credit (current LCU), annual growth rate -37.76 % change on previous year (2024)
- Total reserves (gold at market value) 772.82 million SDR (2024)
- Reserves excluding gold 772.82 million SDR (2024)
- Reserves excluding gold, foreign exchange 660.13 million SDR (2024)
- Gold reserves at 35 SDRs per ounce 0 SDR (2023)
- Domestic credit to private sector by banks 23.8% (2024)
- Total reserves in months of imports 5.54 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Lesotho?
- Total reserves (gold at national valuation) in Lesotho was 772.82 million SDR in 2024, according to International Monetary Fund.
- What is the highest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 964.90 million SDR in 2010.
- What is the lowest total reserves (gold at national valuation) recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 37.28 million SDR in 1981.
- How does Lesotho rank for total reserves (gold at national valuation)?
- Lesotho ranks 153rd out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves (gold at national valuation) rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.6%. 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 Total reserves (gold at national valuation) (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.