Lesotho Mean Drought Index

1960 - 2021 | Yearly | NA | World Bank

Lesotho Mean Drought Index data was reported at 1.114 NA in 2021. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.305 NA for 2020. Lesotho Mean Drought Index data is updated yearly, averaging -0.298 NA from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2021, with 62 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.108 NA in 1976 and a record low of -2.361 NA in 2015. Lesotho Mean Drought Index data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lesotho – Table LS.World Bank.WDI: Environmental: Climate Risk. The SPEI fulfills the requirements of a drought index since its multi-scalar character enables it to be used by different scientific disciplines to detect, monitor, and analyze droughts. Like the sc-PDSI and the SPI, the SPEI can measure drought severity according to its intensity and duration, and can identify the onset and end of drought episodes. The SPEI allows comparison of drought severity through time and space, since it can be calculated over a wide range of climates, as can the SPI.;Global SPEI database (SPEIbase). https://spei.csic.es/database.html;;

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What was Lesotho's Lesotho Mean Drought Index in 2021?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
1.114 2021 0.305 2020 -2.361 2015 2.108 1976 NA yearly 1960 - 2021

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Lesotho Key Series

National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 3,733.382 2030 yearly 1981 - 2030
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 1,270.449 2030 yearly 1981 - 2030
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 2.145 2030 yearly 1981 - 2030
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (LSL bn) 34.905 2030 yearly 1983 - 2030
Forecast: Government Net Debt (LSL bn) 38.356 2030 yearly 1989 - 2030
Forecast: Government Revenue (LSL bn) 35.304 2030 yearly 1983 - 2030
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 2.270 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 2015 yearly 2000 - 2015
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 5.500 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -0.060 2029 yearly 1980 - 2029

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