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Lesotho Fiscal Balance
8.2% GDPas of 2024
Lesotho's fiscal balance stands at 8.2% GDP as of 2024. The indicator has increased from 3.2% in 2014 to 8.2% in 2024. Source: IMF WEO.
Historical trend (2014–2024)
Fiscal Balance — Year by Year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3.2% GDP | — |
| 2015 | -1.4% GDP | -4.6pp |
| 2016 | -9.4% GDP | -8.0pp |
| 2017 | -2% GDP | +7.4pp |
| 2018 | -4.4% GDP | -2.4pp |
| 2019 | -5.1% GDP | -0.7pp |
| 2020 | 1.4% GDP | +6.5pp |
| 2021 | -4.8% GDP | -6.2pp |
| 2022 | -6.3% GDP | -1.5pp |
| 2023 | 7.4% GDP | +13.7pp |
| 2024 | 8.2% GDP | +0.8pp |
Source: IMF WEO. Data retrieved from World Bank WDI and IMF WEO databases. Values represent official estimates; may be subject to revision.