CPI: National consumer price index, percentage change from previous in Lesotho
Lesotho: CPI: National consumer price index, percentage change from previous was 4.27 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
CPI: National consumer price index, percentage change from previous in Lesotho, 2006–2025
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cpi: national consumer price index, percentage change from previous in Lesotho is 4.27, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 30.1% on the previous year and up 32.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cpi: national consumer price index, percentage change from previous in Lesotho peaked at 10.72 in 2008 and was at its lowest, -16.86, in 2009.
That places Lesotho 54th out of 193 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
CPI: National consumer price index, percentage change from previous in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6.07 | — |
| 2007 | 8.01 | +32.0% |
| 2008 | 10.72 | +33.8% |
| 2009 | -16.86 | -257.3% |
| 2010 | -2.41 | -85.7% |
| 2011 | 5.04 | -309.1% |
| 2012 | 6.05 | +20.0% |
| 2013 | 4.87 | -19.5% |
| 2014 | 5.37 | +10.3% |
| 2015 | 3.22 | -40.0% |
| 2016 | 6.6 | +105.0% |
| 2017 | 4.45 | -32.6% |
| 2018 | 4.75 | +6.7% |
| 2019 | 5.19 | +9.3% |
| 2020 | 4.98 | -4.0% |
| 2021 | 6.05 | +21.5% |
| 2022 | 8.27 | +36.7% |
| 2023 | 6.34 | -23.3% |
| 2024 | 6.11 | -3.6% |
| 2025 | 4.27 | -30.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.99 | -16.86 | 10.72 | 4 |
| 2010s | 4.31 | -2.41 | 6.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 6 | 4.27 | 8.27 | 6 |
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male, annual growth -0.1964 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female, annual growth -0.1849 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1,485 1000 No (2050)
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- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3,259 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cpi: national consumer price index, percentage change from previous in Lesotho?
- Cpi: national consumer price index, percentage change from previous in Lesotho was 4.27 in 2025, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest cpi: national consumer price index, percentage change from previous recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 10.72 in 2008.
- What is the lowest cpi: national consumer price index, percentage change from previous recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -16.86 in 2009.
- How does Lesotho rank for cpi: national consumer price index, percentage change from previous?
- Lesotho ranks 54th out of 193 countries with data for 2025.
- Is cpi: national consumer price index, percentage change from previous rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of CPI: National consumer price index, percentage change from previous year (General - Individual consumption expenditure of households). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
This indicator shows the percentage change of the CPI between a period and the same period of the previous year. Data are disaggregated by the Classification of Individual Consumption According to Purpose (COICOP). For more information, refer to the Prices, Costs, and Currency Conversions (PRICES) database description.