Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lesotho
Lesotho: Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate was 17.74 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1981–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lesotho stood at 17.74 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 12.4% on the previous year and up 176.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 67.68 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -46.45 % change on previous year, in 2011.
Lesotho ranks 42nd of 177 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | -18.81 % change on previous year | — |
| 1982 | -36.44 % change on previous year | +93.8% |
| 1983 | 29.68 % change on previous year | -181.5% |
| 1984 | -18.65 % change on previous year | -162.8% |
| 1985 | 20.49 % change on previous year | -209.9% |
| 1986 | 30.69 % change on previous year | +49.7% |
| 1987 | -19.62 % change on previous year | -163.9% |
| 1988 | -24.63 % change on previous year | +25.5% |
| 1989 | -16.94 % change on previous year | -31.2% |
| 1990 | 30.51 % change on previous year | -280.1% |
| 1991 | 39.93 % change on previous year | +30.9% |
| 1992 | 22.12 % change on previous year | -44.6% |
| 1993 | 67.68 % change on previous year | +206.0% |
| 1994 | 47.24 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 1995 | 10.59 % change on previous year | -77.6% |
| 1996 | 5.24 % change on previous year | -50.6% |
| 1997 | 23.09 % change on previous year | +341.1% |
| 1998 | 20.72 % change on previous year | -10.3% |
| 1999 | 1.85 % change on previous year | -91.1% |
| 2000 | -15.53 % change on previous year | -937.7% |
| 2001 | -2.99 % change on previous year | -80.8% |
| 2002 | 8 % change on previous year | -367.7% |
| 2003 | -20.19 % change on previous year | -352.4% |
| 2004 | -9.01 % change on previous year | -55.4% |
| 2005 | 8.9 % change on previous year | -198.8% |
| 2006 | 20.19 % change on previous year | +126.8% |
| 2007 | 37.55 % change on previous year | +86.0% |
| 2008 | -5.32 % change on previous year | -114.2% |
| 2009 | 44.79 % change on previous year | -941.9% |
| 2010 | -14.04 % change on previous year | -131.3% |
| 2011 | -46.45 % change on previous year | +230.9% |
| 2012 | 8.71 % change on previous year | -118.7% |
| 2013 | 26.39 % change on previous year | +203.1% |
| 2014 | 6.41 % change on previous year | -75.7% |
| 2015 | -0.73 % change on previous year | -111.4% |
| 2016 | -5.37 % change on previous year | +636.1% |
| 2017 | -37.57 % change on previous year | +599.2% |
| 2018 | 4.1 % change on previous year | -110.9% |
| 2019 | 14.99 % change on previous year | +265.3% |
| 2020 | 6.36 % change on previous year | -57.6% |
| 2021 | -2.23 % change on previous year | -135.0% |
| 2022 | -4.1 % change on previous year | +84.1% |
| 2023 | 20.25 % change on previous year | -593.8% |
| 2024 | 17.74 % change on previous year | -12.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | -6.03 % change on previous year | -36.44 % change on previous year | 30.69 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1990s | 26.9 % change on previous year | 1.85 % change on previous year | 67.68 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 6.64 % change on previous year | -20.19 % change on previous year | 44.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -4.36 % change on previous year | -46.45 % change on previous year | 26.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.6 % change on previous year | -4.1 % change on previous year | 20.25 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 39 Jamaica 18.65 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Slovenia 17.97 % change on previous year compare
- 41 Portugal 17.75 % change on previous year compare
- 43 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 17.33 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Australia 17.18 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Haiti 16.86 % change on previous year 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 total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lesotho?
- Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate in Lesotho was 17.74 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 67.68 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -46.45 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does Lesotho rank for total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate?
- Lesotho ranks 42nd out of 177 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 176.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total reserves in months of imports, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total reserves in months of imports International Financial Statistics database, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total reserves in months of imports. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.