Lesotho

Africa · Lesotho loti (LSL) · 2.4 million people

Inflation

2.9%

▼ 0.8 pt since June · Jul 2026

GDP per person

US$1,089

2025

Inflation

Inflation was 2.9% in Jul 2026, down from 3.7% in June.

Monthly, consumer prices year on year.

Exchange rates

Closing rates on 6 Oct 2026. Changes are over 30 days.

Moves are neutral, so they're shown in ink with ▲/▼. All exchange rates

Cost of living

Minimum wage

Monthly, full time · 2024

LSL 1,881 a month

about US$114

Minimum wage from ILOSTAT.

Economy at a glance

GDP per person at PPP

2025 · international dollars

US$3,200

Population

2025

2.4 million

▲ 1.1% vs 2024

Sources and method

Figures from the IMF, the World Bank and ILOSTAT. Exchange rates are daily rates from the European Central Bank and other central banks, via Frankfurter. For guidance only. Read the disclaimer

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