07_Multilateral loans, IMF, annual growth rate in Lesotho
Lesotho: 07_Multilateral loans, IMF, annual growth rate was -59.78 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
07_Multilateral loans, IMF, annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, 07_multilateral loans, imf, annual growth rate in Lesotho stood at -59.78 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 190.9% on the previous year and down 426.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 07_multilateral loans, imf, annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 255.29 % change on previous year in 2018 and was at its lowest, -79.47 % change on previous year, in 2019.
Lesotho ranks 78th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
07_Multilateral loans, IMF, annual growth rate in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 43.27 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 45.28 % change on previous year | +4.6% |
| 1993 | 42.65 % change on previous year | -5.8% |
| 1994 | 35.71 % change on previous year | -16.3% |
| 1995 | 6.36 % change on previous year | -82.2% |
| 1996 | -12.57 % change on previous year | -297.8% |
| 1997 | -13.79 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 1998 | -17.48 % change on previous year | +26.8% |
| 1999 | -20.39 % change on previous year | +16.6% |
| 2000 | -30.66 % change on previous year | +50.4% |
| 2001 | -10.07 % change on previous year | -67.2% |
| 2002 | 35.09 % change on previous year | -448.5% |
| 2003 | 16.86 % change on previous year | -52.0% |
| 2004 | 49.55 % change on previous year | +194.0% |
| 2005 | 19.06 % change on previous year | -61.5% |
| 2006 | -4.63 % change on previous year | -124.3% |
| 2007 | 0.3207 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 2008 | -2.48 % change on previous year | -874.5% |
| 2009 | -22.72 % change on previous year | +815.0% |
| 2010 | -24.34 % change on previous year | +7.1% |
| 2011 | 27.2 % change on previous year | -211.8% |
| 2012 | 8.74 % change on previous year | -67.9% |
| 2013 | 121.75 % change on previous year | +1293.0% |
| 2014 | 27.16 % change on previous year | -77.7% |
| 2015 | -11.36 % change on previous year | -141.8% |
| 2016 | 0.5521 % change on previous year | -104.9% |
| 2017 | -7.8 % change on previous year | -1512.6% |
| 2018 | 255.29 % change on previous year | -3373.4% |
| 2019 | -79.47 % change on previous year | -131.1% |
| 2020 | -30.95 % change on previous year | -61.1% |
| 2021 | 114.95 % change on previous year | -471.4% |
| 2022 | -18.22 % change on previous year | -115.9% |
| 2023 | -15.4 % change on previous year | -15.5% |
| 2024 | -20.55 % change on previous year | +33.4% |
| 2025 | -59.78 % change on previous year | +190.9% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's -59.78 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -4.01 % change on previous year, 14.9× the median. (41 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's -59.78 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 9.06 % change on previous year. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where 07_Multilateral loans, IMF, annual growth rate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +3373.4% | -7.8 % change on previous year | 255.29 % change on previous year |
| 2017 | -1512.6% | 0.5521 % change on previous year | -7.8 % change on previous year |
| 2013 | +1293.0% | 8.74 % change on previous year | 121.75 % change on previous year |
| 2008 | -874.5% | 0.3207 % change on previous year | -2.48 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12.12 % change on previous year | -20.39 % change on previous year | 45.28 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 5.03 % change on previous year | -30.66 % change on previous year | 49.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 31.77 % change on previous year | -79.47 % change on previous year | 255.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -4.99 % change on previous year | -59.78 % change on previous year | 114.95 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 75 Solomon Islands -44.42 % change on previous year compare
- 76 Kyrgyzstan -44.79 % change on previous year compare
- 77 Armenia -49.32 % change on previous year compare
- 79 Albania -64.52 % change on previous year compare
- 80 Bosnia and Herzegovina -65.45 % change on previous year compare
- 81 South Africa -66.55 % change on previous year 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 07_multilateral loans, imf, annual growth rate in Lesotho?
- 07_multilateral loans, imf, annual growth rate in Lesotho was -59.78 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest 07_multilateral loans, imf, annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 255.29 % change on previous year in 2018.
- What is the lowest 07_multilateral loans, imf, annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -79.47 % change on previous year in 2019.
- How does Lesotho rank for 07_multilateral loans, imf, annual growth rate?
- Lesotho ranks 78th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 07_multilateral loans, imf, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 426.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of 07_Multilateral loans, IMF, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in 07_Multilateral loans, IMF. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in 07_Multilateral loans, IMF. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.