Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Lesotho
Lesotho: Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate was 5.37 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1977–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Lesotho is 5.37 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 937.5% on the previous year and up 1,138.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 116.7 % change on previous year in 1980 and was at its lowest, -31.34 % change on previous year, in 2008.
That places Lesotho 99th out of 164 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 21.33 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 44.36 % change on previous year | +108.0% |
| 1979 | 33.82 % change on previous year | -23.8% |
| 1980 | 116.7 % change on previous year | +245.0% |
| 1981 | 6.47 % change on previous year | -94.5% |
| 1982 | 20.76 % change on previous year | +220.6% |
| 1983 | -5.99 % change on previous year | -128.8% |
| 1984 | -12.68 % change on previous year | +111.8% |
| 1985 | -13.17 % change on previous year | +3.9% |
| 1986 | 25.33 % change on previous year | -292.3% |
| 1987 | 35.47 % change on previous year | +40.0% |
| 1988 | -6.38 % change on previous year | -118.0% |
| 1989 | 33.34 % change on previous year | -623.0% |
| 1990 | 6.88 % change on previous year | -79.4% |
| 1991 | -7.69 % change on previous year | -211.7% |
| 1992 | 8.65 % change on previous year | -212.5% |
| 1993 | -8.65 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 1994 | 16.77 % change on previous year | -293.8% |
| 1995 | 32.96 % change on previous year | +96.5% |
| 1996 | -17.53 % change on previous year | -153.2% |
| 1997 | 1.25 % change on previous year | -107.1% |
| 1998 | -3.11 % change on previous year | -349.9% |
| 1999 | 22.55 % change on previous year | -824.6% |
| 2000 | -10.34 % change on previous year | -145.8% |
| 2001 | -23.45 % change on previous year | +126.8% |
| 2002 | -16.38 % change on previous year | -30.2% |
| 2003 | 39.9 % change on previous year | -343.6% |
| 2004 | 14.7 % change on previous year | -63.1% |
| 2005 | 7.11 % change on previous year | -51.6% |
| 2006 | 4.77 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 2007 | 13.09 % change on previous year | +174.2% |
| 2008 | -31.34 % change on previous year | -339.5% |
| 2009 | 73.3 % change on previous year | -333.9% |
| 2010 | 49.07 % change on previous year | -33.1% |
| 2011 | -17.68 % change on previous year | -136.0% |
| 2012 | -8.47 % change on previous year | -52.1% |
| 2013 | -9.95 % change on previous year | +17.5% |
| 2014 | -0.5169 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 2015 | -7.69 % change on previous year | +1387.7% |
| 2016 | -5.76 % change on previous year | -25.1% |
| 2017 | 26.77 % change on previous year | -564.6% |
| 2018 | -2.91 % change on previous year | -110.9% |
| 2019 | -12.18 % change on previous year | +318.5% |
| 2020 | -13.89 % change on previous year | +14.0% |
| 2021 | -4.08 % change on previous year | -70.6% |
| 2022 | -6.41 % change on previous year | +57.3% |
| 2023 | -0.6412 % change on previous year | -90.0% |
| 2024 | 5.37 % change on previous year | -937.5% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 5.37 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.23 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 5.37 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6.07 % change on previous year, 88% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate in Lesotho changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | -1387.7% | -0.5169 % change on previous year | -7.69 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 33.17 % change on previous year | 21.33 % change on previous year | 44.36 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1980s | 19.99 % change on previous year | -13.17 % change on previous year | 116.7 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 5.21 % change on previous year | -17.53 % change on previous year | 32.96 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 7.14 % change on previous year | -31.34 % change on previous year | 73.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.07 % change on previous year | -17.68 % change on previous year | 49.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -3.93 % change on previous year | -13.89 % change on previous year | 5.37 % change on previous year | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Lesotho?
- Military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate in Lesotho was 5.37 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 116.7 % change on previous year in 1980.
- What is the lowest military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -31.34 % change on previous year in 2008.
- How does Lesotho rank for military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate?
- Lesotho ranks 99th out of 164 countries with data for 2024.
- Is military expenditure (current usd), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,138.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Military expenditure (current USD), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Military expenditure SIPRI Military Expenditure Database, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Military expenditure (current USD). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.