Domestic material consumption, by type of raw material (tonnes) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Domestic material consumption, by type of raw material (tonnes) was 35.56 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Domestic material consumption, by type of raw material in Lesotho, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, domestic material consumption, by type of raw material in Lesotho stood at 35.56 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.9% on the previous year and up 175.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, domestic material consumption, by type of raw material in Lesotho peaked at 72.30 million in 2018 and was at its lowest, 6.63 million, in 2002.
That places Lesotho 139th out of 257 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Domestic material consumption, by type of raw material (tonnes) in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7.31 million | — |
| 2001 | 7.19 million | -1.7% |
| 2002 | 6.63 million | -7.8% |
| 2003 | 7.09 million | +7.0% |
| 2004 | 7.77 million | +9.6% |
| 2005 | 6.83 million | -12.0% |
| 2006 | 8.85 million | +29.4% |
| 2007 | 11.21 million | +26.8% |
| 2008 | 9.24 million | -17.6% |
| 2009 | 7.76 million | -16.0% |
| 2010 | 7.48 million | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 8.98 million | +20.0% |
| 2012 | 12.34 million | +37.4% |
| 2013 | 11.02 million | -10.7% |
| 2014 | 9.92 million | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 8.96 million | -9.6% |
| 2016 | 23.84 million | +165.9% |
| 2017 | 65.36 million | +174.2% |
| 2018 | 72.30 million | +10.6% |
| 2019 | 62.49 million | -13.6% |
| 2020 | 30.37 million | -51.4% |
| 2021 | 33.05 million | +8.8% |
| 2022 | 34.01 million | +2.9% |
| 2023 | 34.15 million | +0.4% |
| 2024 | 35.56 million | +4.1% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 35.56 million is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 74.89 million, 45% of the median. (43 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 35.56 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 54.88 million, 62% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Domestic material consumption, by type of raw material (tonnes) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +174.2% | 23.84 million | 65.36 million |
| 2016 | +165.9% | 8.96 million | 23.84 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.99 million | 6.63 million | 11.21 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.27 million | 7.48 million | 72.30 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.43 million | 30.37 million | 35.56 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More development goals data for Lesotho
- Red List Index 0.9471 (2025)
- Number of refugees per 100,000 population, by country of origin 0.7193 (2025)
- Manufacturing value added per capita 145.27 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds 26 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds (not extinct) 26 (2025)
- Number of transboundary breeds with unknown risk status 20 (2025)
- Number of local breeds with unknown risk status 9 (2025)
- Number of local breeds (not extinct) 12 (2025)
- Number of local breeds kept in the country 13 (2025)
- Infant deaths 3,104 (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is domestic material consumption, by type of raw material in Lesotho?
- Domestic material consumption, by type of raw material in Lesotho was 35.56 million in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest domestic material consumption, by type of raw material recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 72.30 million in 2018.
- What is the lowest domestic material consumption, by type of raw material recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.63 million in 2002.
- How does Lesotho rank for domestic material consumption, by type of raw material?
- Lesotho ranks 139th out of 257 countries with data for 2024.
- Is domestic material consumption, by type of raw material rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 175.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Domestic material consumption, by type of raw material (tonnes). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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