Lesotho GDP

Lesotho's lower-middle-income economy relies on tourism, manufacturing, mining, and agriculture. GDP growth is moderate, with per capita at $1,100. Apparel dominates exports, while imports include food and machinery. High unemployment and poverty persist. Recent developments, like AGOA-driven textile growth and the Highlands Water Project, boost electricity and revenue. Lesotho focuses on sustainable tourism and infrastructure to drive growth, leveraging its natural resources and trade agreements to reduce poverty and enhance economic stability despite geographic and resource constraints.

World Bank GDP economic data: 2010-2024. Last updated Oct 2025.

Lesotho GDP Statistics by Year