Lesotho vs South Africa: 07_Multilateral loans, IMF
07_Multilateral loans, IMF over time
- Lesotho
- South Africa
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 14.23 million against 0 in South Africa, a difference of 14.23 million.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 37 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Lesotho ahead.
Lesotho ranks 81st and South Africa ranks 84th of 187 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, Lesotho averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 27.43 million | 377.80 million | 350.37 million | South Africa |
| 2000s | 26.64 million | 0 | 26.64 million | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 69.64 million | 0 | 69.64 million | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 39.53 million | 2.38 billion | 2.34 billion | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher 07_multilateral loans, imf, Lesotho or South Africa?
- Lesotho, at 14.23 million against 0 in South Africa as of 2026.
- What is the difference in 07_multilateral loans, imf between Lesotho and South Africa?
- 14.23 million, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and South Africa?
- 37 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2026.
- How do Lesotho and South Africa rank globally for 07_multilateral loans, imf?
- Lesotho ranks 81st and South Africa ranks 84th of 187 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- IMF, published as 07_Multilateral loans, IMF. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The data cover total outstanding loans and other liabilities to the IMF as at the end of the reference period. Outstanding IMF credit and loans outstanding—representing the sum of (1) the use of IMF credit within the General Resources Account, (2) outstanding loans under the Structural Adjustment Facility (SAF), the Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) and the Trust Fund, and (3) arrears of interest (if applicable). The data are sourced from IMF records. Data on total IMF credit and loans are also disseminated in the IMF’s statistical publication, International Financial Statistics.