What is 07_multilateral loans, imf in Lesotho?

07_multilateral loans, imf in Lesotho was 14.23 million in 2026, according to IMF.

What is the highest 07_multilateral loans, imf recorded in Lesotho?

The highest recorded value was 229.94 million in 2018.

What is the lowest 07_multilateral loans, imf recorded in Lesotho?

The lowest recorded value was 9.95 million in 1990.

How does Lesotho rank for 07_multilateral loans, imf?

Lesotho ranks 81st out of 187 countries with data for 2026.

Is 07_multilateral loans, imf rising or falling in Lesotho?

Over the last ten years it is down 79.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Lesotho data come from?

The figures come from IMF, published as part of 07_Multilateral loans, IMF. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

07_Multilateral loans, IMF in Lesotho

Name: 07_Multilateral loans, IMF in Lesotho
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Lesotho: 07_Multilateral loans, IMF was 14.23 million in 2026. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2026)

14.23 million

Change on year

down 8.1%

World rank

81st

of 187 countries

All-time high

229.94 million

in 2018

All-time low

9.95 million

in 1990

Years of data

1990–2026

07_Multilateral loans, IMF in Lesotho, 1990–2026

Source: IMF.

Analysis

In 2026, 07_multilateral loans, imf in Lesotho stood at 14.23 million.

The figure is down 8.1% on the previous year and down 79.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, 07_multilateral loans, imf in Lesotho peaked at 229.94 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 9.95 million, in 1990.

Lesotho ranks 81st of 187 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 in Lesotho, year by year

Annual values for 07_Multilateral loans, IMF in Lesotho, 1990 to 2026.
Year	Value	Change
1990	9.95 million	—
1991	14.26 million	+43.3%
1992	20.71 million	+45.3%
1993	29.55 million	+42.7%
1994	40.10 million	+35.7%
1995	42.65 million	+6.4%
1996	37.29 million	-12.6%
1997	32.15 million	-13.8%
1998	26.53 million	-17.5%
1999	21.12 million	-20.4%
2000	14.64 million	-30.7%
2001	13.17 million	-10.1%
2002	17.79 million	+35.1%
2003	20.79 million	+16.9%
2004	31.09 million	+49.6%
2005	37.02 million	+19.1%
2006	35.30 million	-4.6%
2007	35.41 million	+0.3%
2008	34.53 million	-2.5%
2009	26.69 million	-22.7%
2010	20.19 million	-24.3%
2011	25.69 million	+27.2%
2012	27.93 million	+8.7%
2013	61.94 million	+121.8%
2014	78.76 million	+27.2%
2015	69.81 million	-11.4%
2016	70.19 million	+0.6%
2017	64.72 million	-7.8%
2018	229.94 million	+255.3%
2019	47.21 million	-79.5%
2020	32.60 million	-30.9%
2021	70.07 million	+115.0%
2022	57.30 million	-18.2%
2023	48.48 million	-15.4%
2024	38.52 million	-20.5%
2025	15.49 million	-59.8%
2026	14.23 million	-8.1%

Lesotho compared with similar countries

Lesotho's 14.23 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 194.66 million, 7% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Lesotho's 14.23 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 409.92 million, 3% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where 07_Multilateral loans, IMF 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	+255.3%	64.72 million	229.94 million

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Lowest	Highest	Years
1990s	27.43 million	9.95 million	42.65 million	10
2000s	26.64 million	13.17 million	37.02 million	10
2010s	69.64 million	20.19 million	229.94 million	10
2020s	39.53 million	14.23 million	70.07 million	7

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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)

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Frequently asked questions

What is 07_multilateral loans, imf in Lesotho?: 07_multilateral loans, imf in Lesotho was 14.23 million in 2026, according to IMF.
What is the highest 07_multilateral loans, imf recorded in Lesotho?: The highest recorded value was 229.94 million in 2018.
What is the lowest 07_multilateral loans, imf recorded in Lesotho?: The lowest recorded value was 9.95 million in 1990.
How does Lesotho rank for 07_multilateral loans, imf?: Lesotho ranks 81st out of 187 countries with data for 2026.
Is 07_multilateral loans, imf rising or falling in Lesotho?: Over the last ten years it is down 79.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lesotho data come from?: The figures come from IMF, published as part of 07_Multilateral loans, IMF. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator: 07_Multilateral loans, IMF
Source: IMF
Licence: CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage: 187 places, 6,892 data points, 1990–2026
Last refreshed: 21 September 2026

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.