Indicator of food price anomalies in Lesotho

Lesotho: Indicator of food price anomalies was -0.02 index in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
-0.02 index
Change on year
up 96.1%
World rank
151st
of 200 countries
All-time high
1.68 index
in 2020
All-time low
-1.21 index
in 2013
Years of data
14
2010–2023

Indicator of food price anomalies in Lesotho, 2010–2023

-10122010201620232010: -1.1 index2011: 0.2 index2012: 0.69 index2013: -1.2 index2014: -0.58 index2015: 0.8 index2016: 1.3 index2017: -0.43 index2018: -0.78 index2019: 0.02 index2020: 1.7 index2021: 0.2 index2022: -0.51 index2023: -0.02 index

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in index.

Analysis

In 2023, indicator of food price anomalies in Lesotho stood at -0.02 index.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 96.1% on the previous year and up 98.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, indicator of food price anomalies in Lesotho peaked at 1.68 index in 2020 and was at its lowest, -1.21 index, in 2013.

Lesotho ranks 151st of 200 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s -0.118 index -1.21 index 1.26 index 10
2020s 0.3375 index -0.51 index 1.68 index 4

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 148 Niger 0.02 index compare
  2. 148 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0.02 index compare
  3. 150 Congo 0 index compare
  4. 151 Thailand -0.02 index compare
  5. 153 Libya -0.04 index compare
  6. 154 Montenegro -0.09 index compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is indicator of food price anomalies in Lesotho?
Indicator of food price anomalies in Lesotho was -0.02 index in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – processed by Our World in Data.
What is the highest indicator of food price anomalies recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 1.68 index in 2020.
What is the lowest indicator of food price anomalies recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was -1.21 index in 2013.
How does Lesotho rank for indicator of food price anomalies?
Lesotho ranks 151st out of 200 countries with data for 2023.
Is indicator of food price anomalies rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is up 98.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lesotho data come from?
The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Indicator of food price anomalies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Indicator of food price anomalies
Unit
index
Source
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – processed by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
200 places, 2,795 data points, 2010–2023
Last refreshed

Indicator of Food Price Anomalies (IFPA), by Consumer Food Price Index