Lesotho—Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP)
Category: TradeSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #68 of 183Updated May 2026
Latest Value
42.9%
2023
YoY Change
-7.7%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#68
of 183 countries
Maximum
53.2%
2007
Minimum
38.1%
2014
CAGR
-1.3%
17 years
Last
42.9%
Previous
46.5%
Highest
53.2%
Lowest
38.1%
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Lesotho's exports of goods & services (% of gdp) was 42.9% in 2023, ranking #68 out of 183 countries. This represents a -7.7% change from 2022. Over the past 17 years, the highest recorded value was 53.2% (2007) and the lowest was 38.1% (2014). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 42.9% | -7.7% |
| 2022 | 46.5% | +0.8% |
| 2021 | 46.1% | +3.8% |
| 2020 | 44.4% | -3.8% |
| 2019 | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| 2018 | 49.8% | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 47.5% | +3.7% |
| 2016 | 45.8% | +6.7% |
| 2015 | 42.9% | +12.4% |
| 2014 | 38.1% | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 38.2% | -8.5% |
| 2012 | 41.8% | -12.4% |
| 2011 | 47.7% | +13.3% |
| 2010 | 42.1% | -5.9% |
| 2009 | 44.8% | -15.4% |
| 2008 | 52.9% | -0.6% |
| 2007 | 53.2% |
Top Countries — Exports of Goods & Services (% of GDP)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luxembourg | 191.5% | 2024 |
| 2 | San Marino | 186.0% | 2023 |
| 3 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 181.8% | 2024 |
| 4 | Singapore | 178.8% | 2024 |
| 5 | Ireland | 144.0% | 2024 |
| 6 | Djibouti | 126.4% | 2024 |
| 7 | Malta | 118.5% | 2024 |
| 8 | United Arab Emirates | 106.8% | 2023 |
| 9 | Virgin Islands (U.S.) | 97.4% | 2022 |
| 10 | Cyprus | 97.0% | 2024 |