24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Lesotho
Lesotho: 24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate was 17.76 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1991–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 17.76 % change on previous year for 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in 2025.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 24.6% on the previous year and up 36.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 124.27 % change on previous year in 1991 and was at its lowest, -32.17 % change on previous year, in 1999.
That places Lesotho 37th out of 175 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 124.27 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 30.63 % change on previous year | -75.4% |
| 1993 | 30.44 % change on previous year | -0.6% |
| 1994 | 71.79 % change on previous year | +135.8% |
| 1995 | 35.52 % change on previous year | -50.5% |
| 1996 | 15.29 % change on previous year | -57.0% |
| 1997 | 15.24 % change on previous year | -0.3% |
| 1998 | 15.46 % change on previous year | +1.5% |
| 1999 | -32.17 % change on previous year | -308.1% |
| 2000 | 14.42 % change on previous year | -144.8% |
| 2001 | -16.02 % change on previous year | -211.1% |
| 2002 | -3.14 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 2003 | 7.01 % change on previous year | -322.9% |
| 2004 | 7.89 % change on previous year | +12.6% |
| 2005 | 8.14 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2006 | 18.48 % change on previous year | +127.0% |
| 2007 | 36.36 % change on previous year | +96.8% |
| 2008 | 22.1 % change on previous year | -39.2% |
| 2009 | 23.2 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2010 | -21.27 % change on previous year | -191.7% |
| 2011 | 7.63 % change on previous year | -135.9% |
| 2012 | -11.42 % change on previous year | -249.6% |
| 2013 | 13.3 % change on previous year | -216.5% |
| 2014 | -1.82 % change on previous year | -113.7% |
| 2015 | 13.03 % change on previous year | -817.3% |
| 2016 | -10.46 % change on previous year | -180.3% |
| 2017 | -9.16 % change on previous year | -12.3% |
| 2018 | -8.71 % change on previous year | -5.0% |
| 2019 | -9.44 % change on previous year | +8.5% |
| 2020 | -12.48 % change on previous year | +32.2% |
| 2021 | 4.39 % change on previous year | -135.2% |
| 2022 | 15.09 % change on previous year | +243.5% |
| 2023 | -2.74 % change on previous year | -118.2% |
| 2024 | 14.26 % change on previous year | -620.4% |
| 2025 | 17.76 % change on previous year | +24.6% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 17.76 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 15.59 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 17.76 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.56 % change on previous year, 2.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 34.05 % change on previous year | -32.17 % change on previous year | 124.27 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 11.84 % change on previous year | -16.02 % change on previous year | 36.36 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -3.83 % change on previous year | -21.27 % change on previous year | 13.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.05 % change on previous year | -12.48 % change on previous year | 17.76 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 34 Armenia 18.84 % change on previous year compare
- 35 Slovakia 18.63 % change on previous year compare
- 36 Congo 18.19 % change on previous year compare
- 38 Honduras 17.46 % change on previous year compare
- 39 Turkey 17.28 % change on previous year compare
- 40 Suriname 17.1 % 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 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Lesotho?
- 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate in Lesotho was 17.76 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 124.27 % change on previous year in 1991.
- What is the lowest 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -32.17 % change on previous year in 1999.
- How does Lesotho rank for 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate?
- Lesotho ranks 37th out of 175 countries with data for 2025.
- Is 24_international reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.3%. 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 24_International reserves (excluding gold), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in 24_International reserves (excluding gold). 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 24_International reserves (excluding gold). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.