Lesotho Forecast
Trend-model estimates (v0), generated from the historical series. Research only — labeled model output, not advice. Method: linear trend extrapolation of recent history; point estimates only, no confidence intervals. Model output, never observed data.
GDP
| GDP | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP | 2.57 | 2.37 | 2.38 | USD Billion |
| GDP Annual Growth Rate | 1.98 | 4.98 | 6.02 | percent |
| GDP per Capita | 1088.96 | 989.74 | 979.09 | USD |
Government
| Government | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Net Lending/Borrowing | 7.24 | 7.24 | — | percent of GDP |
Labour
| Labour | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2.36 | 2.39 | 2.41 | Million |
| Unemployment Rate | 16.32 | 16.30 | 16.15 | percent |
Money
| Money | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Exchange Reserves | 1.01 | 1.00 | — | USD Billion |
| Lending Interest Rate | 11.21 | 9.57 | — | percent |
Prices
| Prices | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation Rate | 4.27 | 6.15 | 6.24 | percent |
Trade
| Trade | Actual (annual) | 2026 | 2027 | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Account to GDP | -0.15 | -0.58 | 0.46 | percent of GDP |
| Exports | 1.27 | 1.13 | 1.13 | USD Billion |
| External Balance (Goods & Services) | -1.41 | -1.35 | -1.38 | USD Billion |
| Imports | 2.69 | 2.47 | 2.51 | USD Billion |