Defense expenditure in Lesotho
Lesotho: Defense expenditure was 1.25 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Defense expenditure in Lesotho, 1980–2011
Source: World Bank country economists. Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
The most recent figure for defense expenditure in Lesotho is 1.25 billion current LCU, measured in 2011. That is the highest value across all 32 years on record.
The figure is up 9.8% on the previous year and up 160.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, defense expenditure in Lesotho peaked at 1.25 billion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 19.50 million current LCU, in 1980.
That places Lesotho 18th out of 29 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Defense expenditure in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 19.50 million current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 21.25 million current LCU | +9.0% |
| 1982 | 23.12 million current LCU | +8.8% |
| 1983 | 23.75 million current LCU | +2.7% |
| 1984 | 27.12 million current LCU | +14.2% |
| 1985 | 40.38 million current LCU | +48.8% |
| 1986 | 67.10 million current LCU | +66.2% |
| 1987 | 64.40 million current LCU | -4.0% |
| 1988 | 74.90 million current LCU | +16.3% |
| 1989 | 101.30 million current LCU | +35.2% |
| 1990 | 69.90 million current LCU | -31.0% |
| 1991 | 116.08 million current LCU | +66.1% |
| 1992 | 120.50 million current LCU | +3.8% |
| 1993 | 142.55 million current LCU | +18.3% |
| 1994 | 150.65 million current LCU | +5.7% |
| 1995 | 182.22 million current LCU | +21.0% |
| 1996 | 213.00 million current LCU | +16.9% |
| 1997 | 320.50 million current LCU | +50.5% |
| 1998 | 377.68 million current LCU | +17.8% |
| 1999 | 466.00 million current LCU | +23.4% |
| 2000 | 524.23 million current LCU | +12.5% |
| 2001 | 482.60 million current LCU | -7.9% |
| 2002 | 501.05 million current LCU | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 516.10 million current LCU | +3.0% |
| 2004 | 573.12 million current LCU | +11.0% |
| 2005 | 461.97 million current LCU | -19.4% |
| 2006 | 542.03 million current LCU | +17.3% |
| 2007 | 681.39 million current LCU | +25.7% |
| 2008 | 996.83 million current LCU | +46.3% |
| 2009 | 1.08 billion current LCU | +7.9% |
| 2010 | 1.14 billion current LCU | +6.3% |
| 2011 | 1.25 billion current LCU | +9.8% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 1.25 billion current LCU is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 5.15 billion current LCU, 24% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 1.25 billion current LCU is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1.55 billion current LCU, 81% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 46.28 million current LCU | 19.50 million current LCU | 101.30 million current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 215.91 million current LCU | 69.90 million current LCU | 466.00 million current LCU | 10 |
| 2000s | 635.48 million current LCU | 461.97 million current LCU | 1.08 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.20 billion current LCU | 1.14 billion current LCU | 1.25 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More science & technology data for Lesotho
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 70.33 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 0.7033 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 1.64 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 52.8 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 1.41 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 2.55 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 60.18 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is defense expenditure in Lesotho?
- Defense expenditure in Lesotho was 1.25 billion current LCU in 2011, according to World Bank country economists.
- What is the highest defense expenditure recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 1.25 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest defense expenditure recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.50 million current LCU in 1980.
- How does Lesotho rank for defense expenditure?
- Lesotho ranks 18th out of 29 countries with data for 2011.
- Is defense expenditure rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 160.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from World Bank country economists, published as part of Defense expenditure (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Defense expenditures for NATO countries are based on the NATO definition, which covers military-related expenditures of the defense ministry (including recruiting, training, construction, and the purchase of military supplies and equipment) and other ministries. Civilian-type expenditures of the defense ministry are excluded. Military assistance is included in the expenditures of the donor country, and purchases of military equipment on credit are included at the time the debt is incurred, not at the time of payment. Data for other countries generally cover expenditures of the ministry of defense (excluded are expenditures on public order and safety, which are classified separately). Data are in current local currency.