Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Lesotho

Lesotho: Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) was 13.76 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
13.76 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 4,401.8%
World rank
39th
of 205 countries
All-time high
39.11 % change on previous year
in 2005
All-time low
-258.35 % change on previous year
in 2004
Years of data
22
2003–2024

Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Lesotho, 2003–2024

-300-200-10002003201320242003: -4.6 % change on previous year2004: -258.4 % change on previous year2005: 39.1 % change on previous year2006: -93.9 % change on previous year2007: -8.6 % change on previous year2008: 6.9 % change on previous year2009: 31.1 % change on previous year2010: -5.6 % change on previous year2011: -6.6 % change on previous year2012: -18 % change on previous year2013: -2.1 % change on previous year2014: -10.3 % change on previous year2015: -14.3 % change on previous year2016: -8.9 % change on previous year2017: -1.9 % change on previous year2018: 0.188 % change on previous year2019: -6.7 % change on previous year2020: -5.1 % change on previous year2021: -0.709 % change on previous year2022: -4.8 % change on previous year2023: -0.32 % change on previous year2024: 13.8 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Lesotho is 13.76 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 4,401.8% on the previous year and up 233.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Lesotho peaked at 39.11 % change on previous year in 2005 and was at its lowest, -258.35 % change on previous year, in 2004.

Lesotho ranks 39th of 205 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Lesotho, year by year

Annual values for Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 2003 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
2003 -4.61 % change on previous year —
2004 -258.35 % change on previous year +5503.6%
2005 39.11 % change on previous year -115.1%
2006 -93.85 % change on previous year -340.0%
2007 -8.56 % change on previous year -90.9%
2008 6.94 % change on previous year -181.1%
2009 31.11 % change on previous year +348.3%
2010 -5.63 % change on previous year -118.1%
2011 -6.6 % change on previous year +17.1%
2012 -18.03 % change on previous year +173.2%
2013 -2.07 % change on previous year -88.5%
2014 -10.3 % change on previous year +396.8%
2015 -14.26 % change on previous year +38.5%
2016 -8.95 % change on previous year -37.3%
2017 -1.95 % change on previous year -78.2%
2018 0.1885 % change on previous year -109.7%
2019 -6.74 % change on previous year -3676.5%
2020 -5.07 % change on previous year -24.8%
2021 -0.709 % change on previous year -86.0%
2022 -4.81 % change on previous year +578.3%
2023 -0.3198 % change on previous year -93.4%
2024 13.76 % change on previous year -4401.8%

Lesotho compared with similar countries

  • Lesotho's 13.76 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.23 % change on previous year, 4.3× the median. (47 countries reporting)
  • Lesotho's 13.76 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.19 % change on previous year, 11.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) 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.

YearChange FromTo
2004 -5503.6% -4.61 % change on previous year -258.35 % change on previous year
2024 +4401.8% -0.3198 % change on previous year 13.76 % change on previous year
2019 -3676.5% 0.1885 % change on previous year -6.74 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s -41.17 % change on previous year -258.35 % change on previous year 39.11 % change on previous year 7
2010s -7.43 % change on previous year -18.03 % change on previous year 0.1885 % change on previous year 10
2020s 0.5708 % change on previous year -5.07 % change on previous year 13.76 % change on previous year 5

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 36 China 15.19 % change on previous year compare
  2. 37 Cape Verde 14.8 % change on previous year compare
  3. 38 Benin 14.3 % change on previous year compare
  4. 40 Togo 12.67 % change on previous year compare
  5. 41 Slovakia 12.47 % change on previous year compare
  6. 42 Kyrgyzstan 11.51 % change on previous year compare

See the full ranking of 205 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Lesotho?
Government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) in Lesotho was 13.76 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 39.11 % change on previous year in 2005.
What is the lowest government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was -258.35 % change on previous year in 2004.
How does Lesotho rank for government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to)?
Lesotho ranks 39th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
Is government effectiveness - governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to) rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is up 233.6%. 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 Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5), annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
205 places, 4,388 data points, 2003–2024
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The year-on-year percentage change in Government Effectiveness - Governance estimate (approx. -2.5 to +2.5). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.