Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in Lesotho

Lesotho: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of was 31.75 Percentage of GDP in 2022. ▬ Flat

Latest (2022)
31.75 Percentage of GDP
Change on year
down 7.1%
World rank
6th
of 28 countries
All-time high
38 Percentage of GDP
in 2008
All-time low
24.17 Percentage of GDP
in 2000
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in Lesotho, 2000–2022

0102030402000201120222000: 24.2 Percentage of GDP2001: 29.8 Percentage of GDP2002: 34.2 Percentage of GDP2003: 33 Percentage of GDP2004: 34.1 Percentage of GDP2005: 34.2 Percentage of GDP2006: 36.5 Percentage of GDP2007: 36.8 Percentage of GDP2008: 38 Percentage of GDP2009: 29.4 Percentage of GDP2010: 26.8 Percentage of GDP2011: 30.2 Percentage of GDP2012: 25.9 Percentage of GDP2013: 25.4 Percentage of GDP2014: 30 Percentage of GDP2015: 32.1 Percentage of GDP2016: 29.6 Percentage of GDP2017: 27.6 Percentage of GDP2018: 31.1 Percentage of GDP2019: 31.3 Percentage of GDP2020: 33 Percentage of GDP2021: 34.2 Percentage of GDP2022: 31.7 Percentage of GDP

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Percentage of GDP.

Analysis

The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Lesotho is 31.75 Percentage of GDP, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 7.1% on the previous year and up 22.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Lesotho peaked at 38 Percentage of GDP in 2008 and was at its lowest, 24.17 Percentage of GDP, in 2000.

That places Lesotho 6th out of 28 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the top quarter.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of in Lesotho, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of the economy — Value added in mining, manufacturing, utilities in Lesotho, 2000 to 2022.
Year Percentage of GDP Change
2000 24.17 Percentage of GDP —
2001 29.85 Percentage of GDP +23.5%
2002 34.24 Percentage of GDP +14.7%
2003 32.99 Percentage of GDP -3.6%
2004 34.14 Percentage of GDP +3.5%
2005 34.24 Percentage of GDP +0.3%
2006 36.5 Percentage of GDP +6.6%
2007 36.83 Percentage of GDP +0.9%
2008 38 Percentage of GDP +3.2%
2009 29.44 Percentage of GDP -22.5%
2010 26.82 Percentage of GDP -8.9%
2011 30.2 Percentage of GDP +12.6%
2012 25.94 Percentage of GDP -14.1%
2013 25.37 Percentage of GDP -2.2%
2014 29.97 Percentage of GDP +18.2%
2015 32.14 Percentage of GDP +7.2%
2016 29.57 Percentage of GDP -8.0%
2017 27.57 Percentage of GDP -6.7%
2018 31.09 Percentage of GDP +12.8%
2019 31.34 Percentage of GDP +0.8%
2020 33.05 Percentage of GDP +5.5%
2021 34.19 Percentage of GDP +3.5%
2022 31.75 Percentage of GDP -7.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 33.04 Percentage of GDP 24.17 Percentage of GDP 38 Percentage of GDP 10
2010s 29 Percentage of GDP 25.37 Percentage of GDP 32.14 Percentage of GDP 10
2020s 33 Percentage of GDP 31.75 Percentage of GDP 34.19 Percentage of GDP 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Lesotho?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of in Lesotho was 31.75 Percentage of GDP in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 38 Percentage of GDP in 2008.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was 24.17 Percentage of GDP in 2000.
How does Lesotho rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of?
Lesotho ranks 6th out of 28 countries with data for 2022.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 08 - sectoral breakdown of rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is up 22.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Lesotho data come from?
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 08 - Sectoral breakdown of the economy — Value added in mining, manufacturing, utilities
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Percentage of GDP
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 8 shows the breakdown of national economies by sectors of activity, looking at share of employment, contributions to GDP, along with the impact of natural resource extraction on the economy.