Resources statistical capacity in Lesotho
Lesotho: Resources statistical capacity was 836,682 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Resources statistical capacity in Lesotho, 2010–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for resources statistical capacity in Lesotho is 836,682, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 64.5% on the previous year and down 86.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, resources statistical capacity in Lesotho peaked at 6.34 million in 2013 and was at its lowest, 218,895, in 2014.
Lesotho ranks 89th of 146 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.
Resources statistical capacity in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.40 million | — |
| 2011 | 1.86 million | +32.9% |
| 2012 | 735,673 | -60.5% |
| 2013 | 6.34 million | +761.4% |
| 2014 | 218,895 | -96.5% |
| 2015 | 565,029 | +158.1% |
| 2016 | 971,935 | +72.0% |
| 2017 | 1.20 million | +23.6% |
| 2018 | 2.17 million | +80.8% |
| 2019 | 1.60 million | -26.3% |
| 2020 | 969,393 | -39.4% |
| 2021 | 854,149 | -11.9% |
| 2022 | 508,630 | -40.5% |
| 2023 | 836,682 | +64.5% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 836,682 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2.64 million, 32% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 836,682 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.40 million, 13% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Resources statistical capacity 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +761.4% | 735,673 | 6.34 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.71 million | 218,895 | 6.34 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 792,214 | 508,630 | 969,393 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
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 resources statistical capacity in Lesotho?
- Resources statistical capacity in Lesotho was 836,682 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest resources statistical capacity recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 6.34 million in 2013.
- What is the lowest resources statistical capacity recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 218,895 in 2014.
- How does Lesotho rank for resources statistical capacity?
- Lesotho ranks 89th out of 146 countries with data for 2023.
- Is resources statistical capacity rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 86.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Resources statistical capacity. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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