03_Official bilateral loans, total in Lesotho
Lesotho: 03_Official bilateral loans, total was 3.00 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
03_Official bilateral loans, total in Lesotho, 1996–2023
Source: OECD.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 3.00 million for 03_official bilateral loans, total in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 28 years on record.
That represents a change of down 75.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 03_official bilateral loans, total in Lesotho peaked at 69.00 million in 1996 and was at its lowest, 3.00 million, in 2021.
Lesotho ranks 144th of 162 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
03_Official bilateral loans, total in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 69.00 million | — |
| 1997 | 65.00 million | -5.8% |
| 1998 | 25.00 million | -61.5% |
| 1999 | 24.00 million | -4.0% |
| 2000 | 21.00 million | -12.5% |
| 2001 | 21.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 24.00 million | +14.3% |
| 2003 | 26.00 million | +8.3% |
| 2004 | 27.00 million | +3.8% |
| 2005 | 22.00 million | -18.5% |
| 2006 | 23.00 million | +4.5% |
| 2007 | 24.00 million | +4.3% |
| 2008 | 21.00 million | -12.5% |
| 2009 | 20.00 million | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 17.00 million | -15.0% |
| 2011 | 14.00 million | -17.6% |
| 2012 | 13.00 million | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 12.00 million | -7.7% |
| 2014 | 9.00 million | -25.0% |
| 2015 | 7.00 million | -22.2% |
| 2016 | 6.00 million | -14.3% |
| 2017 | 6.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 5.00 million | -16.7% |
| 2019 | 4.00 million | -20.0% |
| 2020 | 4.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 3.00 million | -25.0% |
| 2022 | 3.00 million | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 3.00 million | +0.0% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 3.00 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 462.00 million, 1% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 3.00 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 258.00 million, 1% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 45.75 million | 24.00 million | 69.00 million | 4 |
| 2000s | 22.90 million | 20.00 million | 27.00 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.30 million | 4.00 million | 17.00 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.25 million | 3.00 million | 4.00 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 141 Iran 6.00 million compare
- 141 Turkmenistan 6.00 million compare
- 143 Malta 5.00 million compare
- 144 Antigua and Barbuda 3.00 million compare
- 146 Guyana 2.00 million compare
- 146 Saint Kitts and Nevis 2.00 million compare
- 146 Saint Lucia 2.00 million compare
- 146 Turks and Caicos Islands 2.00 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 03_official bilateral loans, total in Lesotho?
- 03_official bilateral loans, total in Lesotho was 3.00 million in 2023, according to OECD.
- What is the highest 03_official bilateral loans, total recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 69.00 million in 1996.
- What is the lowest 03_official bilateral loans, total recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 3.00 million in 2021.
- How does Lesotho rank for 03_official bilateral loans, total?
- Lesotho ranks 144th out of 162 countries with data for 2023.
- Is 03_official bilateral loans, total rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from OECD, published as part of 03_Official bilateral loans, total. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The data show the outstanding debt on loans, other than direct export credits, extended by governments which are members of the OECD’s Development Assistance Committee (DAC). In addition to straightforward loans, official bilateral loans include loans repayable in kind, and eligible loans in Associated Financing packages.