Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Lesotho

Lesotho: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by was 23.25 Persons in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
23.25 Persons
Change on year
up 7.2%
World rank
21st
of 27 countries
All-time high
23.25 Persons
in 2022
All-time low
3.48 Persons
in 2000
Years of data
23
2000–2022

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Lesotho, 2000–2022

5101520252000201120222000: 3.5 Persons2001: 3.8 Persons2002: 4 Persons2003: 4.4 Persons2004: 4.7 Persons2005: 5.1 Persons2006: 5.5 Persons2007: 6.1 Persons2008: 6.7 Persons2009: 7.5 Persons2010: 8.9 Persons2011: 10.2 Persons2012: 12 Persons2013: 13.4 Persons2014: 14.7 Persons2015: 16.2 Persons2016: 18.1 Persons2017: 18.7 Persons2018: 20 Persons2019: 22.5 Persons2020: 21.2 Persons2021: 21.7 Persons2022: 23.3 Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

In 2022, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Lesotho stood at 23.25 Persons. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.2% on the previous year and up 93.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Lesotho peaked at 23.25 Persons in 2022 and was at its lowest, 3.48 Persons, in 2000.

Lesotho ranks 21st of 27 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by in Lesotho, year by year

Annual values for Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in accomodation and food service in Lesotho, 2000 to 2022.
Year Persons Change
2000 3.48 Persons —
2001 3.77 Persons +8.4%
2002 4.03 Persons +6.8%
2003 4.41 Persons +9.4%
2004 4.7 Persons +6.5%
2005 5.09 Persons +8.3%
2006 5.5 Persons +8.1%
2007 6.05 Persons +10.1%
2008 6.68 Persons +10.4%
2009 7.5 Persons +12.2%
2010 8.88 Persons +18.4%
2011 10.19 Persons +14.7%
2012 12.01 Persons +17.9%
2013 13.42 Persons +11.7%
2014 14.74 Persons +9.8%
2015 16.17 Persons +9.8%
2016 18.12 Persons +12.0%
2017 18.73 Persons +3.4%
2018 20.02 Persons +6.9%
2019 22.46 Persons +12.2%
2020 21.2 Persons -5.6%
2021 21.68 Persons +2.3%
2022 23.25 Persons +7.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5.12 Persons 3.48 Persons 7.5 Persons 10
2010s 15.47 Persons 8.88 Persons 22.46 Persons 10
2020s 22.05 Persons 21.2 Persons 23.25 Persons 3

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 18 Madagascar 294.12 Persons compare
  2. 18 Pakistan 1,481 Persons compare
  3. 19 Italy 1,419 Persons compare
  4. 19 Croatia 106.19 Persons compare
  5. 20 Germany 1,377 Persons compare
  6. 21 Peru 1,285 Persons compare
  7. 22 France 1,177 Persons compare
  8. 22 Cabo Verde 20.53 Persons compare
  9. 23 Canada 1,108 Persons compare
  10. 23 Moldova 20.14 Persons compare
  11. 24 Egypt 959.82 Persons compare
  12. 24 Fiji 17.6 Persons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Lesotho?
Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by in Lesotho was 23.25 Persons in 2022, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 23.25 Persons in 2022.
What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was 3.48 Persons in 2000.
How does Lesotho rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by?
Lesotho ranks 21st out of 27 countries with data for 2022.
Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 32 - employment by rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is up 93.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lesotho data come from?
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Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 32 - Employment by occupation — Workers in accomodation and food service
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
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231 places, 5,301 data points, 2000–2022
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The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 32 shows total employment by sex and within 14 different economic sectors.