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Lesotho

Sub-Saharan Africa Lower middle income Maseru

Lesotho posted GDP of $2.57B in 2025. Population stands at 2.36M, while GDP per capita reaches $1,089. Latest available inflation is 4.27%, and unemployment is 16.32%.

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GDP (current US$) $2.57B 2025 Population, total 2.36M 2025 GDP per capita (current US$) $1,089 2025 Inflation, consumer prices (annual %) 4.27% 2025 Life expectancy at birth, total (years) 57.80 years 2024 Unemployment, total (% of total labor force) (modeled ILO estimate) 16.32% 2025 GDP growth (annual %) 1.98% 2025

Inflation, consumer prices (annual %)

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4.27%
2025

Life expectancy at birth, total (years)

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57.80 years
2024

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