01_Cross-border loans from BIS reporting banks in Lesotho
Lesotho: 01_Cross-border loans from BIS reporting banks was 288.65 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
01_Cross-border loans from BIS reporting banks in Lesotho, 1995–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 01_cross-border loans from bis reporting banks in Lesotho is 288.65 million, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of down 36.1% on the previous year and up 1,089.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 01_cross-border loans from bis reporting banks in Lesotho peaked at 451.85 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15.00 million, in 2012.
Lesotho ranks 176th of 209 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
01_Cross-border loans from BIS reporting banks in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 380.00 million | — |
| 1996 | 382.00 million | +0.5% |
| 1997 | 327.00 million | -14.4% |
| 1998 | 291.00 million | -11.0% |
| 1999 | 251.00 million | -13.7% |
| 2000 | 274.00 million | +9.2% |
| 2001 | 230.00 million | -16.1% |
| 2002 | 187.00 million | -18.7% |
| 2003 | 28.00 million | -85.0% |
| 2004 | 25.00 million | -10.7% |
| 2005 | 24.00 million | -4.0% |
| 2006 | 19.00 million | -20.8% |
| 2007 | 47.00 million | +147.4% |
| 2008 | 25.00 million | -46.8% |
| 2009 | 17.00 million | -32.0% |
| 2010 | 21.00 million | +23.5% |
| 2011 | 69.00 million | +228.6% |
| 2012 | 15.00 million | -78.3% |
| 2013 | 29.02 million | +93.5% |
| 2014 | 20.48 million | -29.4% |
| 2015 | 24.27 million | +18.5% |
| 2016 | 102.71 million | +323.2% |
| 2017 | 152.44 million | +48.4% |
| 2018 | 178.29 million | +17.0% |
| 2019 | 101.24 million | -43.2% |
| 2020 | 87.94 million | -13.1% |
| 2021 | 138.81 million | +57.8% |
| 2022 | 211.09 million | +52.1% |
| 2023 | 222.81 million | +5.6% |
| 2024 | 451.85 million | +102.8% |
| 2025 | 288.65 million | -36.1% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 288.65 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.77 billion, 10% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 288.65 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 971.94 million, 30% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 01_Cross-border loans from BIS reporting banks in Lesotho changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +323.2% | 24.27 million | 102.71 million |
| 2011 | +228.6% | 21.00 million | 69.00 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 326.20 million | 251.00 million | 382.00 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 87.60 million | 17.00 million | 274.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 71.34 million | 15.00 million | 178.29 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 233.53 million | 87.94 million | 451.85 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 173 Aruba 374.08 million compare
- 174 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 344.90 million compare
- 175 Malawi 290.40 million compare
- 177 Turkmenistan 268.93 million compare
- 178 Eritrea 264.47 million compare
- 179 South Sudan 263.98 million compare
More reference data data for Lesotho
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0331 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5388 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0101 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1115 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0549 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is 01_cross-border loans from bis reporting banks in Lesotho?
- 01_cross-border loans from bis reporting banks in Lesotho was 288.65 million in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 01_cross-border loans from bis reporting banks recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 451.85 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest 01_cross-border loans from bis reporting banks recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 15.00 million in 2012.
- How does Lesotho rank for 01_cross-border loans from bis reporting banks?
- Lesotho ranks 176th out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 01_cross-border loans from bis reporting banks rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,089.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from BIS, published as part of 01_Cross-border loans from BIS reporting banks. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data are derived from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Locational Banking Statistics.