Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) was -0.7634 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Lesotho, 2005–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded -0.7634 % change on previous year for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in 2025.
The figure is up 93.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Lesotho peaked at 11.86 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -11.85 % change on previous year, in 2020.
That places Lesotho 182nd out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2.61 % change on previous year | — |
| 2006 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2007 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 2.42 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 1.57 % change on previous year | -34.9% |
| 2010 | 1.55 % change on previous year | -1.6% |
| 2011 | 2.29 % change on previous year | +47.7% |
| 2012 | 1.49 % change on previous year | -34.8% |
| 2013 | 0.7353 % change on previous year | -50.7% |
| 2014 | 0.7299 % change on previous year | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | -0.7246 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2019 | -1.46 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | -11.85 % change on previous year | +711.9% |
| 2021 | -0.8403 % change on previous year | -92.9% |
| 2022 | 11.86 % change on previous year | -1511.9% |
| 2023 | -0.7576 % change on previous year | -106.4% |
| 2024 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2025 | -0.7634 % change on previous year | — |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's -0.7634 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.6005 % change on previous year. (46 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's -0.7634 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.7722 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +1511.9% | -0.8403 % change on previous year | 11.86 % change on previous year |
| 2020 | -711.9% | -1.46 % change on previous year | -11.85 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.32 % change on previous year | 1.57 % change on previous year | 2.61 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 2010s | 0.4614 % change on previous year | -1.46 % change on previous year | 2.29 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | -0.3915 % change on previous year | -11.85 % change on previous year | 11.86 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 179 Angola -0.5181 % change on previous year compare
- 180 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of -0.5693 % change on previous year compare
- 181 Syrian Arab Republic -0.6376 % change on previous year compare
- 183 Haiti -0.7692 % change on previous year compare
- 184 Afghanistan -0.9579 % change on previous year compare
- 185 Yemen -1.34 % change on previous year compare
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 labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Lesotho?
- Labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) in Lesotho was -0.7634 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 11.86 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1) recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -11.85 % change on previous year in 2020.
- How does Lesotho rank for labour income distribution (ilo modelled estimates) (decile 1)?
- Lesotho ranks 182nd out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1), 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 Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) International Labour Organization
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Labour income distribution (ILO modelled estimates) (Decile 1). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.