Lesotho—GDP, PPP (Intl $)
Lesotho's GDP (PPP) was $7.90B in 2026, ranking #165 out of 192 countries. This represents a +3.3% change from 2030. Over the past 27 years, the highest recorded value was $7.90B (2026) and the lowest was $2.60B (2000). The IMF WEO projects $9.26B by 2031. Data sourced from the IMF World Economic Outlook.
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2031 | $9.26B | +3.3% |
| 2030 | $8.96B | +3.4% |
| 2029 | $8.67B | +3.3% |
| 2028 | $8.39B | +3.1% |
| 2027 | $8.14B | +3.0% |
| 2026 | $7.90B | +4.0% |
| 2025 | $7.60B | +4.3% |
| 2024 | $7.29B | +7.5% |
| 2023 | $6.78B | +6.3% |
| 2022 | $6.38B | +8.9% |
| 2021 | $5.86B | +1.1% |
| 2020 | $5.79B | +2.7% |
| 2019 | $5.64B | -2.3% |
| 2018 | $5.78B | -0.2% |
| 2017 | $5.79B | -1.6% |
| 2016 | $5.89B | +3.3% |
| 2015 | $5.70B | +4.6% |
| 2014 | $5.45B | +3.2% |
| 2013 | $5.28B | +2.9% |
| 2012 | $5.13B | +6.7% |
| 2011 | $4.80B | +8.5% |
| 2010 | $4.43B | +6.4% |
| 2009 | $4.16B | +1.1% |
| 2008 | $4.12B | +4.7% |
| 2007 | $3.94B | +7.9% |
| 2006 | $3.65B | +7.4% |
| 2005 | $3.40B | +6.6% |
| 2004 | $3.19B | +4.8% |
| 2003 | $3.04B | +6.3% |
| 2002 | $2.86B | +4.0% |
| 2001 | $2.75B | +5.6% |
| 2000 | $2.60B |
IMF Forecast
Projections from the IMF World Economic Outlook. These are staff estimates, not guarantees.
| Year | Projected Value | Change from Previous |
|---|---|---|
| 2026Forecast | $7.90B | +4.0% |
| 2027Forecast | $8.14B | +3.0% |
| 2028Forecast | $8.39B | +3.1% |
| 2029Forecast | $8.67B | +3.3% |
| 2030Forecast | $8.96B | +3.4% |
| 2031Forecast | $9.26B | +3.3% |
Top Countries — GDP, PPP (Intl $)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | $44.30T | 2026 |
| 2 | United States | $32.38T | 2026 |
| 3 | India | $18.90T | 2026 |
| 4 | Russian Federation | $7.53T | 2026 |
| 5 | Japan | $7.26T | 2026 |
| 6 | Germany | $6.41T | 2026 |
| 7 | Indonesia | $5.45T | 2026 |
| 8 | Brazil | $5.23T | 2026 |
| 9 | France | $4.73T | 2026 |
| 10 | United Kingdom | $4.72T | 2026 |
About This Indicator
Definition
GDP based on purchasing power parity (PPP). Adjusts GDP to account for price differences across countries, providing a more accurate comparison of economic size and living standards.
Methodology
Uses PPP exchange rates from the International Comparison Program (ICP) to convert GDP to a common currency. PPP rates equalize the purchasing power of different currencies by accounting for the cost of a standard basket of goods.
Unit
Current international dollars