Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Lesotho
Lesotho: Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate was 0.9862 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0.9862 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 136.7%
World rank
51st
of 176 countries
All-time high
129.3 % change on previous year
in 1993
All-time low
-41.53 % change on previous year
in 1969
Years of data
125
1901–2025
Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1901–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Lesotho is 0.9862 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is up 136.7% on the previous year and up 113.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 129.3 % change on previous year in 1993 and was at its lowest, -41.53 % change on previous year, in 1969.
Lesotho ranks 51st of 176 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1902 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1903 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1904 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1905 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1906 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1907 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1908 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1909 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1910 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1911 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1912 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1913 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1914 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1915 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1916 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1917 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1918 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1919 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1920 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1921 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1922 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1923 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1924 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1925 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1926 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1927 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1928 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1929 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1930 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1931 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1932 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1933 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1934 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1935 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1936 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1937 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1938 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1939 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1940 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1941 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1942 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1943 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1944 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1945 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1946 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1947 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1948 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1949 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1950 | 11.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1951 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1952 | 3.37 % change on previous year | — |
| 1953 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1954 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1955 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1956 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1957 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1958 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1959 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1960 | 7.61 % change on previous year | — |
| 1961 | 1.01 % change on previous year | -86.7% |
| 1962 | 10 % change on previous year | +890.0% |
| 1963 | -6.36 % change on previous year | -163.6% |
| 1964 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1965 | 45.63 % change on previous year | — |
| 1966 | 39.33 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 1967 | 18.66 % change on previous year | -52.6% |
| 1968 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1969 | -41.53 % change on previous year | — |
| 1970 | -23.45 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 1971 | -7.21 % change on previous year | -69.3% |
| 1972 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1973 | 14.56 % change on previous year | — |
| 1974 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1975 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 0.8475 % change on previous year | — |
| 1979 | 0.8403 % change on previous year | -0.8% |
| 1980 | 1.67 % change on previous year | +98.3% |
| 1981 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1983 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1984 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1985 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 1986 | -12.3 % change on previous year | — |
| 1987 | 11.21 % change on previous year | -191.2% |
| 1988 | 0.8403 % change on previous year | -92.5% |
| 1989 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1990 | 50 % change on previous year | — |
| 1991 | -14.44 % change on previous year | -128.9% |
| 1992 | 1.95 % change on previous year | -113.5% |
| 1993 | 129.3 % change on previous year | +6537.4% |
| 1994 | -7.5 % change on previous year | -105.8% |
| 1995 | -23.12 % change on previous year | +208.3% |
| 1996 | 0.7812 % change on previous year | -103.4% |
| 1997 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 11.63 % change on previous year | — |
| 1999 | -9.72 % change on previous year | -183.6% |
| 2000 | -0.3846 % change on previous year | -96.0% |
| 2001 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 45.56 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 19.36 % change on previous year | -57.5% |
| 2004 | -0.2222 % change on previous year | -101.1% |
| 2005 | 0.6682 % change on previous year | -400.7% |
| 2006 | -0.2212 % change on previous year | -133.1% |
| 2007 | -7.1 % change on previous year | +3107.1% |
| 2008 | -0.9547 % change on previous year | -86.5% |
| 2009 | -0.4819 % change on previous year | -49.5% |
| 2010 | 2.91 % change on previous year | -702.9% |
| 2011 | 1.18 % change on previous year | -59.5% |
| 2012 | 5.35 % change on previous year | +354.7% |
| 2013 | 5.3 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 0.6289 % change on previous year | -88.1% |
| 2015 | -7.29 % change on previous year | -1259.4% |
| 2016 | -4.72 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 2017 | -12.26 % change on previous year | +159.9% |
| 2018 | 18.55 % change on previous year | -251.2% |
| 2019 | 10.66 % change on previous year | -42.5% |
| 2020 | 3.48 % change on previous year | -67.3% |
| 2021 | -1.39 % change on previous year | -139.8% |
| 2022 | 2.21 % change on previous year | -259.4% |
| 2023 | 2.36 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2024 | -2.69 % change on previous year | -214.0% |
| 2025 | 0.9862 % change on previous year | -136.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1910s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1940s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1950s | 1.46 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 11.25 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1960s | 7.43 % change on previous year | -41.53 % change on previous year | 45.63 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1970s | -1.44 % change on previous year | -23.45 % change on previous year | 14.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1980s | 0.1427 % change on previous year | -12.3 % change on previous year | 11.21 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 13.89 % change on previous year | -23.12 % change on previous year | 129.3 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.62 % change on previous year | -7.1 % change on previous year | 45.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.03 % change on previous year | -12.26 % change on previous year | 18.55 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8272 % change on previous year | -2.69 % change on previous year | 3.48 % change on previous year | 6 |
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More social development data for Lesotho
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of asy 478 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of ori 27 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh 2 (2025)
- Democracy lexical 1 (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Political rights rating fh, gaps filled 2 (2025)
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- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 27 (2025)
- Refugees under the mandate of the UNHCR by country or territory of 0.0002 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Lesotho?
- Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate in Lesotho was 0.9862 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 129.3 % change on previous year in 1993.
- What is the lowest key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -41.53 % change on previous year in 1969.
- How does Lesotho rank for key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate?
- Lesotho ranks 51st out of 176 countries with data for 2025.
- Is key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 113.5%. 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 Key features of liberal democracy, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Key features of liberal democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
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The year-on-year percentage change in Key features of liberal democracy. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.