Updated · Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2026
Nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Lesotho is $2.97 billion as of 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The GDP growth rate in 2026 is 1.1%. GDP per capita is $1,241.
Lesotho GDP Trend
Nominal GDP of Lesotho has grown from $0.43 billion in 1980 to $2.97 billion in 2026.
Lesotho GDP Growth Rate (%)
This chart shows the year-over-year real GDP growth rate of Lesotho. Hover any bar to see the exact value for that year.
Average Growth
2.99%
Best Year
1988 (+7.9%)
Worst Year
2020 (-8.6%)
Years of Contraction
5 of 47
GDP per capita in Lesotho rose from $1,206 in 2025 to $1,241 in 2026, an increase of 2.9%.
"Lesotho GDP", "Lesotho gross domestic product", and "Lesotho economy size" all refer to the same nominal GDP figure.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Lesotho
The table below shows nominal and PPP GDP, growth rate, and GDP per capita for Lesotho for every year IMF has published data, from 1980 to 2026. Click any column header to sort, or search by year.
Lesotho nominal GDP by year
Year
GDP Nominal (Current USD)
GDP Growth
GDP per capita
Pop. Change
2026
$2,972,000,000
1.1%
$1,241
1.18%
2025
$2,854,000,000
1.4%
$1,206
1.24%
2024
$2,514,000,000
4.9%
$1,075
1.13%
2023
$2,227,000,000
2.5%
$963
1.09%
2022
$2,275,000,000
1.6%
$995
1.06%
2021
$2,443,000,000
4.6%
$1,080
1.16%
2020
$2,092,000,000
-8.6%
$936
1.22%
2019
$2,323,000,000
-1.8%
$1,052
1.14%
2018
$2,472,000,000
-1.3%
$1,132
1.25%
2017
$2,424,000,000
-3.3%
$1,124
1.27%
2016
$2,206,000,000
2.3%
$1,036
1.19%
2015
$2,202,000,000
3.6%
$1,046
1.2%
2014
$2,477,000,000
1.5%
$1,191
1.12%
2013
$2,345,000,000
1.2%
$1,140
1.13%
2012
$2,465,000,000
4.7%
$1,212
0.99%
2011
$2,571,000,000
6.3%
$1,277
0.9%
2010
$2,356,000,000
5.1%
$1,180
0.76%
2009
$1,937,000,000
0.5%
$978
0.71%
2008
$1,652,000,000
2.7%
$840
0.72%
2007
$1,759,000,000
5%
$900
0.41%
2006
$1,720,000,000
4.2%
$884
-0.41%
2005
$1,730,000,000
3.3%
$886
-0.91%
2004
$1,598,000,000
2.1%
$811
-0.71%
2003
$1,256,000,000
4.2%
$633
-0.5%
2002
$856,000,000
2.4%
$429
-0.3%
2001
$774,000,000
3.3%
$387
-0.15%
2000
$922,000,000
4%
$460
0.05%
1999
$937,000,000
1.4%
$468
0.25%
1998
$949,000,000
1.3%
$475
0.5%
1997
$1,027,000,000
3.3%
$517
0.81%
1996
$977,000,000
4.8%
$495
1.08%
1995
$1,032,000,000
4.1%
$529
1.19%
1994
$915,000,000
5.2%
$474
1.37%
1993
$865,000,000
4%
$455
1.55%
1992
$863,000,000
6.1%
$461
1.68%
1991
$743,000,000
7.5%
$403
1.77%
1990
$635,000,000
6.4%
$351
1.97%
1989
$519,000,000
6%
$292
2.01%
1988
$496,000,000
7.9%
$285
2.17%
1987
$434,000,000
2.7%
$255
2.22%
1986
$331,000,000
3.8%
$199
2.59%
1985
$288,000,000
3%
$177
2.85%
1984
$360,000,000
4.8%
$228
2.93%
1983
$401,000,000
3%
$261
2.88%
1982
$362,000,000
5.6%
$243
2.62%
1981
$435,000,000
3.1%
$299
2.61%
1980
$428,000,000
-0.8%
$303
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The nominal GDP of Lesotho in 2026 is $2.97 billion, according to the IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026). This ranks Lesotho 186th in the world by nominal GDP.
What is the GDP growth rate of Lesotho?
The GDP growth rate of Lesotho in 2026 is 1.1%, per IMF estimates.
What is the GDP per capita of Lesotho?
GDP per capita in Lesotho in 2026 is $1,241, per IMF data.
Is the GDP of Lesotho expected to grow?
IMF projects the nominal GDP of Lesotho to reach $3.74 billion by 2031, up from $2.97 billion in 2026.
Sources: IMF, World Economic Outlook (April 2026).
Disclaimer: GDP figures are IMF World Economic Outlook (April 2026) estimates and projections, subject to revision in future WEO releases. This page is for informational purposes only and is not investment or economic advice.