Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR, annual growth rate in Lesotho
Lesotho: Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR, annual growth rate was 0 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR, annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1978–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 0 % change on previous year for use of imf credit and loans, sdr, annual growth rate in 2025.
That represents a change of up 100.0% on the previous year and up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, use of imf credit and loans, sdr, annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 285.19 % change on previous year in 1978 and was at its lowest, -63.56 % change on previous year, in 2024.
That places Lesotho 36th out of 156 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR, annual growth rate in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 285.19 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 72.6 % change on previous year | -74.5% |
| 1980 | 35.65 % change on previous year | -50.9% |
| 1981 | 0.4107 % change on previous year | -98.8% |
| 1982 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1983 | -2.86 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | -8.84 % change on previous year | +208.8% |
| 1985 | -18.94 % change on previous year | +114.2% |
| 1986 | -27.64 % change on previous year | +45.9% |
| 1987 | -38.58 % change on previous year | +39.6% |
| 1988 | 140.38 % change on previous year | -463.9% |
| 1989 | 105.87 % change on previous year | -24.6% |
| 1990 | 37.18 % change on previous year | -64.9% |
| 1991 | 21.2 % change on previous year | -43.0% |
| 1992 | 41.18 % change on previous year | +94.2% |
| 1993 | 37.5 % change on previous year | -8.9% |
| 1994 | 10.91 % change on previous year | -70.9% |
| 1995 | -6.56 % change on previous year | -160.1% |
| 1996 | -9.06 % change on previous year | +38.2% |
| 1997 | -13.18 % change on previous year | +45.4% |
| 1998 | -17.78 % change on previous year | +34.9% |
| 1999 | -25.68 % change on previous year | +44.4% |
| 2000 | -31.52 % change on previous year | +22.7% |
| 2001 | 42.23 % change on previous year | -234.0% |
| 2002 | 33.42 % change on previous year | -20.8% |
| 2003 | 10.43 % change on previous year | -68.8% |
| 2004 | 37.04 % change on previous year | +255.3% |
| 2005 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2006 | -1.43 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | -7.25 % change on previous year | +407.2% |
| 2008 | -14.06 % change on previous year | +94.1% |
| 2009 | -20 % change on previous year | +42.2% |
| 2010 | 18.83 % change on previous year | -194.2% |
| 2011 | 6.17 % change on previous year | -67.2% |
| 2012 | 116.39 % change on previous year | +1784.9% |
| 2013 | 22.86 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 2014 | -2.03 % change on previous year | -108.9% |
| 2015 | -1.54 % change on previous year | -24.2% |
| 2016 | -4.27 % change on previous year | +177.1% |
| 2017 | -9.86 % change on previous year | +130.9% |
| 2018 | -19.58 % change on previous year | +98.5% |
| 2019 | -29.27 % change on previous year | +49.5% |
| 2020 | 104.52 % change on previous year | -457.1% |
| 2021 | -17.12 % change on previous year | -116.4% |
| 2022 | -11.7 % change on previous year | -31.7% |
| 2023 | -12.59 % change on previous year | +7.7% |
| 2024 | -63.56 % change on previous year | +404.8% |
| 2025 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 178.89 % change on previous year | 72.6 % change on previous year | 285.19 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1980s | 18.55 % change on previous year | -38.58 % change on previous year | 140.38 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.57 % change on previous year | -25.68 % change on previous year | 41.18 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.89 % change on previous year | -31.52 % change on previous year | 42.23 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.77 % change on previous year | -29.27 % change on previous year | 116.39 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.0742 % change on previous year | -63.56 % change on previous year | 104.52 % change on previous year | 6 |
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 use of imf credit and loans, sdr, annual growth rate in Lesotho?
- Use of imf credit and loans, sdr, annual growth rate in Lesotho was 0 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest use of imf credit and loans, sdr, annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 285.19 % change on previous year in 1978.
- What is the lowest use of imf credit and loans, sdr, annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -63.56 % change on previous year in 2024.
- How does Lesotho rank for use of imf credit and loans, sdr, annual growth rate?
- Lesotho ranks 36th out of 156 countries with data for 2025.
- Is use of imf credit and loans, sdr, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. 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 Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR, 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 Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR International Monetary Fund
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The year-on-year percentage change in Use of IMF Credit and Loans, SDR. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.