GNI in Lesotho
Lesotho: GNI was 30.53 billion constant LCU in 2025. ◆ Volatile
GNI in Lesotho, 1966–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks. Measured in constant LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for gni in Lesotho is 30.53 billion constant LCU, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 35 years on record.
That represents a change of up 3.2% on the previous year and up 11.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, gni in Lesotho peaked at 30.53 billion constant LCU in 2025 and was at its lowest, 2.56 billion constant LCU, in 1966.
Lesotho ranks 139th of 169 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 2.78 billion constant LCU | 2.56 billion constant LCU | 2.88 billion constant LCU | 4 |
| 1970s | 4.32 billion constant LCU | 2.94 billion constant LCU | 6.35 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 1980s | 6.26 billion constant LCU | 6.21 billion constant LCU | 6.32 billion constant LCU | 2 |
| 2000s | 23.08 billion constant LCU | 22.19 billion constant LCU | 24.16 billion constant LCU | 3 |
| 2010s | 25.67 billion constant LCU | 23.35 billion constant LCU | 27.75 billion constant LCU | 10 |
| 2020s | 28.33 billion constant LCU | 26.68 billion constant LCU | 30.53 billion constant LCU | 6 |
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More economy & growth data for Lesotho
- DEC alternative conversion factor 17.89 LCU per US$ (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 11.20 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) 625.90 million current US$ (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 5.87 billion current LCU (2025)
- Taxes less subsidies on products 328.19 million current US$ (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 10.34 billion current LCU (2025)
- Net primary income (Net income from abroad) 578.11 million current US$ (2025)
- GNI per capita 23,856 current LCU (2025)
- GNI per capita, Atlas method 1,280 current US$ (2025)
- GNI 56.38 billion current LCU (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is gni in Lesotho?
- Gni in Lesotho was 30.53 billion constant LCU in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks.
- What is the highest gni recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 30.53 billion constant LCU in 2025.
- What is the lowest gni recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.56 billion constant LCU in 1966.
- How does Lesotho rank for gni?
- Lesotho ranks 139th out of 169 countries with data for 2025.
- Is gni rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks, published as part of GNI (constant LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Gross national income is the total income earned by all residents within an economic territory during an accounting period. It is equal to gross domestic product plus earned income receivable from abroad minus earned income payable abroad. This indicator is expressed in constant prices, meaning the series has been adjusted to account for price changes over time. The reference year for this adjustment varies by country. This series is expressed in local currency units.