Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Lesotho
Lesotho: Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate was 1.24 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1992–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2025, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Lesotho stood at 1.24 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of down 26.6% on the previous year and up 220.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 4.82 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -1.24 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Lesotho 97th out of 188 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.
Employment (ILO modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1.88 % change on previous year | — |
| 1993 | 1.64 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 1994 | 1.68 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 1995 | 1.47 % change on previous year | -12.2% |
| 1996 | 1.66 % change on previous year | +12.4% |
| 1997 | 1.23 % change on previous year | -26.0% |
| 1998 | 1.08 % change on previous year | -12.0% |
| 1999 | 0.6804 % change on previous year | -36.9% |
| 2000 | 0.2529 % change on previous year | -62.8% |
| 2001 | 0.0911 % change on previous year | -64.0% |
| 2002 | -0.2346 % change on previous year | -357.6% |
| 2003 | -0.4546 % change on previous year | +93.8% |
| 2004 | -0.9258 % change on previous year | +103.7% |
| 2005 | -0.9884 % change on previous year | +6.8% |
| 2006 | -0.7251 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
| 2007 | 0.1555 % change on previous year | -121.4% |
| 2008 | 0.2011 % change on previous year | +29.3% |
| 2009 | -0.2945 % change on previous year | -246.5% |
| 2010 | 0.0707 % change on previous year | -124.0% |
| 2011 | 0.0044 % change on previous year | -93.8% |
| 2012 | 0.5588 % change on previous year | +12734.9% |
| 2013 | -0.0278 % change on previous year | -105.0% |
| 2014 | -0.9939 % change on previous year | +3476.4% |
| 2015 | -1.03 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 2016 | -0.6805 % change on previous year | -34.2% |
| 2017 | -0.9432 % change on previous year | +38.6% |
| 2018 | -0.9 % change on previous year | -4.6% |
| 2019 | -1.02 % change on previous year | +13.4% |
| 2020 | -1.24 % change on previous year | +21.1% |
| 2021 | 1.2 % change on previous year | -197.1% |
| 2022 | 4.82 % change on previous year | +301.1% |
| 2023 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -59.4% |
| 2024 | 1.69 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 2025 | 1.24 % change on previous year | -26.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.41 % change on previous year | 0.6804 % change on previous year | 1.88 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -0.2923 % change on previous year | -0.9884 % change on previous year | 0.2529 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.4967 % change on previous year | -1.03 % change on previous year | 0.5588 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.61 % change on previous year | -1.24 % change on previous year | 4.82 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More work & labour data for Lesotho
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes, annual -0.1902 % change on previous year (2100)
- 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)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population, annual growth rate -0.293 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population, annual growth rate 2.37 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Urban population 1,485 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Rural population 1,719 1000 No (2050)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Female 1,674 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Male 1,586 1000 No (2100)
- Population - Est. & Proj. — Total Population - Both sexes 3,259 1000 No (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Lesotho?
- Employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate in Lesotho was 1.24 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 4.82 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.24 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Lesotho rank for employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate?
- Lesotho ranks 97th out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is employment (ilo modelled estimates), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 220.1%. 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 Employment (ILO modelled estimates), 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 Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Employment International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Employment (ILO modelled estimates). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.