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Lesotho

Sub-Saharan Africa • Maseru
2024

Country Overview

Learn about Lesotho's demographics, geography, and recent economic trends. All data is sourced from reputable international sources.

Geographic & Core Economic Data

Key Economic Figures

GDP (Nominal)
$2.05B
2023 • $878 per capita
Population
2,330,318
2023 • 2.330318M
Area
30,360 km²
2022 • 30,360 km²

Macroeconomic Indicators

GDP Growth
1.8%
2023 • Annual
Unemployment
16.1%
2024 • Annual
Government Debt
3.0%
2020 • Annual
Inflation Rate
6.1%
2024 • Annual
Current Account
-7.0%
2023 • Annual
Exports
$0.91B
2023 • Annual
Imports
$2.09B
2023 • Annual