Gross fixed capital formation in Lesotho

Lesotho: Gross fixed capital formation was 6.6% in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
6.6%
Change on year
down 12.9%
World rank
65th
of 166 countries
All-time high
119.0%
in 1976
All-time low
-18.6%
in 1983
Years of data
58
1968–2025

Gross fixed capital formation in Lesotho, 1968–2025

050100196819962025

Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in annual % growth.

Analysis

In 2025, gross fixed capital formation in Lesotho stood at 6.6%.

The figure is down 12.9% on the previous year and up 15.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, gross fixed capital formation in Lesotho peaked at 119.0% in 1976 and was at its lowest, -18.6%, in 1983.

Lesotho ranks 65th of 166 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 5.7% 0.0% 11.4% 2
1970s 34.9% -10.9% 119.0% 10
1980s 26.2% -18.6% 61.8% 10
1990s 16.7% -11.7% 52.3% 10
2000s 3.5% -17.1% 26.8% 10
2010s 4.6% -9.5% 32.5% 10
2020s 4.9% -7.9% 11.7% 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is gross fixed capital formation in Lesotho?
Gross fixed capital formation in Lesotho was 6.6% in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
What is the highest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 119.0% in 1976.
What is the lowest gross fixed capital formation recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was -18.6% in 1983.
How does Lesotho rank for gross fixed capital formation?
Lesotho ranks 65th out of 166 countries with data for 2025.
Is gross fixed capital formation rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is up 15.3%. 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 Offices (NSOs), published as part of Gross fixed capital formation (annual % growth). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Gross fixed capital formation (annual % growth)
Unit
annual % growth
Source
Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
199 places, 8,106 data points, 1961–2025
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Gross fixed capital formation includes acquisitions less disposals of fixed assets during the accounting period, including certain specified expenditures on services that add to the value of non-produced assets. This indicator denotes the percentage change over each previous year of the constant price (base year 2015) series in United States dollars.