02_Cross-border loans from BIS banks to nonbanks in Lesotho
Lesotho: 02_Cross-border loans from BIS banks to nonbanks was 276.65 million in 2025. ◆ Volatile
02_Cross-border loans from BIS banks to nonbanks in Lesotho, 1995–2025
Source: BIS.
Analysis
The most recent figure for 02_cross-border loans from bis banks to nonbanks in Lesotho is 276.65 million, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 5.8% on the previous year and up 8,475.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 02_cross-border loans from bis banks to nonbanks in Lesotho peaked at 380.00 million in 1995 and was at its lowest, 3.23 million, in 2015.
Lesotho ranks 172nd 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.
02_Cross-border loans from BIS banks to nonbanks in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 380.00 million | — |
| 1996 | 380.00 million | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 327.00 million | -13.9% |
| 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 | 21.00 million | -16.0% |
| 2006 | 18.00 million | -14.3% |
| 2007 | 13.00 million | -27.8% |
| 2008 | 8.00 million | -38.5% |
| 2009 | 17.00 million | +112.5% |
| 2010 | 17.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 26.00 million | +52.9% |
| 2012 | 12.00 million | -53.8% |
| 2013 | 11.02 million | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 5.47 million | -50.3% |
| 2015 | 3.23 million | -41.1% |
| 2016 | 92.71 million | +2773.8% |
| 2017 | 139.44 million | +50.4% |
| 2018 | 149.29 million | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 80.24 million | -46.2% |
| 2020 | 75.94 million | -5.4% |
| 2021 | 129.81 million | +70.9% |
| 2022 | 196.09 million | +51.1% |
| 2023 | 207.81 million | +6.0% |
| 2024 | 293.62 million | +41.3% |
| 2025 | 276.65 million | -5.8% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 276.65 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.30 billion, 12% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 276.65 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 788.97 million, 35% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 02_Cross-border loans from BIS banks to nonbanks 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 | +2773.8% | 3.23 million | 92.71 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 325.80 million | 251.00 million | 380.00 million | 5 |
| 2000s | 82.10 million | 8.00 million | 274.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 53.64 million | 3.23 million | 149.29 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 196.65 million | 75.94 million | 293.62 million | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 169 Bosnia and Herzegovina 351.40 million compare
- 170 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 343.90 million compare
- 171 Zimbabwe 309.26 million compare
- 173 Eritrea 264.47 million compare
- 174 South Sudan 263.98 million compare
- 175 Aruba 253.66 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 02_cross-border loans from bis banks to nonbanks in Lesotho?
- 02_cross-border loans from bis banks to nonbanks in Lesotho was 276.65 million in 2025, according to BIS.
- What is the highest 02_cross-border loans from bis banks to nonbanks recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 380.00 million in 1995.
- What is the lowest 02_cross-border loans from bis banks to nonbanks recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.23 million in 2015.
- How does Lesotho rank for 02_cross-border loans from bis banks to nonbanks?
- Lesotho ranks 172nd out of 209 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 02_cross-border loans from bis banks to nonbanks rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8,475.8%. 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 02_Cross-border loans from BIS banks to nonbanks. 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.