Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) was 625.90 million current US$ in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) in Lesotho, 1975–2025
Source: Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 625.90 million current US$ for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in 2025.
The figure is down 7.9% on the previous year and down 8.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Lesotho peaked at 889.26 million current US$ in 2012 and was at its lowest, 7.70 million current US$, in 1976.
That places Lesotho 85th out of 202 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 39.04 million current US$ | 7.70 million current US$ | 80.64 million current US$ | 5 |
| 1980s | 153.11 million current US$ | 83.35 million current US$ | 253.63 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1990s | 166.28 million current US$ | 118.91 million current US$ | 220.50 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 470.90 million current US$ | 134.89 million current US$ | 721.23 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 701.92 million current US$ | 487.87 million current US$ | 889.26 million current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 602.02 million current US$ | 509.82 million current US$ | 679.29 million current US$ | 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)
- 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)
- GNI 3.15 billion current US$ (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Lesotho?
- Net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) in Lesotho was 625.90 million current US$ in 2025, according to Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs).
- What is the highest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 889.26 million current US$ in 2012.
- What is the lowest net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 7.70 million current US$ in 1976.
- How does Lesotho rank for net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad)?
- Lesotho ranks 85th out of 202 countries with data for 2025.
- Is net secondary income (net current transfers from abroad) rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 8.1%. 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 Net secondary income (Net current transfers from abroad) (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Net secondary income (from abroad) comprises transfers of income between residents of the reporting country and the rest of the world that carry no provisions for repayment. Net secondary income is equal to the unrequited transfers of income from nonresidents to residents minus the unrequited transfers from residents to nonresidents. This indicator is expressed in current prices, meaning no adjustment has been made to account for price changes over time. This indicator is expressed in United States dollars.