Lesotho Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance
Lesotho LS: Expenditure
LS: Expenditure data was reported at 14,197.140 LSL mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 12,904.357 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Expenditure data is updated yearly, averaging 8,338.426 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14,197.140 LSL mn in 2018 and a record low of 3,003.191 LSL mn in 2004. LS: Expenditure 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 12,904.36 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Expenditure: % of GDP
LS: Expenditure: % of GDP data was reported at 40.341 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 38.287 % for 2017. LS: Expenditure: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 38.635 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 52.736 % in 2010 and a record low of 33.659 % in 2006. LS: Expenditure: % of GDP 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Expense is cash payments for operating activities of the government in providing goods and services. It includes compensation of employees (such as wages and salaries), interest and subsidies, grants, social benefits, and other expenses such as rent and dividends.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, and World Bank and OECD GDP estimates.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 38.29 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Expenditure: Compensation of Employees
LS: Expenditure: Compensation of Employees data was reported at 6,604.090 LSL mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 6,111.538 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Expenditure: Compensation of Employees data is updated yearly, averaging 3,195.293 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6,604.090 LSL mn in 2018 and a record low of 1,123.226 LSL mn in 2004. LS: Expenditure: Compensation of Employees 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Compensation of employees consists of all payments in cash, as well as in kind (such as food and housing), to employees in return for services rendered, and government contributions to social insurance schemes such as social security and pensions that provide benefits to employees.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 6,111.54 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Expenditure: Compensation of Employees: % of Expenditure
LS: Expenditure: Compensation of Employees: % of Expenditure data was reported at 46.517 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 47.360 % for 2017. LS: Expenditure: Compensation of Employees: % of Expenditure data is updated yearly, averaging 42.848 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 47.360 % in 2017 and a record low of 34.228 % in 2007. LS: Expenditure: Compensation of Employees: % of Expenditure 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Compensation of employees consists of all payments in cash, as well as in kind (such as food and housing), to employees in return for services rendered, and government contributions to social insurance schemes such as social security and pensions that provide benefits to employees.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; Median;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 47.36 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Expenditure: Goods and Services Expenditure
LS: Expenditure: Goods and Services Expenditure data was reported at 3,695.769 LSL mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 3,319.912 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Expenditure: Goods and Services Expenditure data is updated yearly, averaging 2,356.434 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,695.769 LSL mn in 2018 and a record low of 935.945 LSL mn in 2004. LS: Expenditure: Goods and Services Expenditure 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Goods and services include all government payments in exchange for goods and services used for the production of market and nonmarket goods and services. Own-account capital formation is excluded.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3,319.91 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Expenditure: Goods and Services Expenditure: % of Expenditure
LS: Expenditure: Goods and Services Expenditure: % of Expenditure data was reported at 26.032 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 25.727 % for 2017. LS: Expenditure: Goods and Services Expenditure: % of Expenditure data is updated yearly, averaging 26.934 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 40.901 % in 2009 and a record low of 24.071 % in 2012. LS: Expenditure: Goods and Services Expenditure: % of Expenditure 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Goods and services include all government payments in exchange for goods and services used for the production of market and nonmarket goods and services. Own-account capital formation is excluded.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; Median;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 25.73 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Expenditure: Interest Payments
LS: Expenditure: Interest Payments data was reported at 307.182 LSL mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 254.647 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Expenditure: Interest Payments data is updated yearly, averaging 188.593 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 308.113 LSL mn in 2007 and a record low of 96.049 LSL mn in 2011. LS: Expenditure: Interest Payments 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Interest payments include interest payments on government debt--including long-term bonds, long-term loans, and other debt instruments--to domestic and foreign residents.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 254.65 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Expenditure: Interest Payments: % of Expenditure
LS: Expenditure: Interest Payments: % of Expenditure data was reported at 2.164 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.973 % for 2017. LS: Expenditure: Interest Payments: % of Expenditure data is updated yearly, averaging 1.973 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7.205 % in 2004 and a record low of 1.312 % in 2011. LS: Expenditure: Interest Payments: % of Expenditure 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Interest payments include interest payments on government debt--including long-term bonds, long-term loans, and other debt instruments--to domestic and foreign residents.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; Median;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.97 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Expenditure: Interest Payments: % of Revenue
LS: Expenditure: Interest Payments: % of Revenue data was reported at 2.000 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.812 % for 2017. LS: Expenditure: Interest Payments: % of Revenue data is updated yearly, averaging 1.792 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.004 % in 2004 and a record low of 1.054 % in 2011. LS: Expenditure: Interest Payments: % of Revenue 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Interest payments include interest payments on government debt--including long-term bonds, long-term loans, and other debt instruments--to domestic and foreign residents.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; Median;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.81 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Expenditure: Other Expenditure
LS: Expenditure: Other Expenditure data was reported at 830.806 LSL mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 651.910 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Expenditure: Other Expenditure data is updated yearly, averaging 671.584 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 980.409 LSL mn in 2012 and a record low of 0.000 LSL mn in 2006. LS: Expenditure: Other Expenditure 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Other expense is spending on dividends, rent, and other miscellaneous expenses, including provision for consumption of fixed capital.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 651.91 2017 | yearly | 2007 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Expenditure: Other Expenditure: % of GDP
LS: Expenditure: Other Expenditure: % of GDP data was reported at 5.852 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 5.052 % for 2017. LS: Expenditure: Other Expenditure: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 6.856 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.541 % in 2012 and a record low of 0.000 % in 2006. LS: Expenditure: Other Expenditure: % of GDP 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Other expense is spending on dividends, rent, and other miscellaneous expenses, including provision for consumption of fixed capital.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; Median;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 5.05 2017 | yearly | 2007 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Expenditure: Subsidies and Other Transfers
LS: Expenditure: Subsidies and Other Transfers data was reported at 2,759.293 LSL mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,566.349 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Expenditure: Subsidies and Other Transfers data is updated yearly, averaging 1,692.563 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,759.293 LSL mn in 2018 and a record low of 727.630 LSL mn in 2004. LS: Expenditure: Subsidies and Other Transfers 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Subsidies, grants, and other social benefits include all unrequited, nonrepayable transfers on current account to private and public enterprises; grants to foreign governments, international organizations, and other government units; and social security, social assistance benefits, and employer social benefits in cash and in kind.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2,566.35 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Expenditure: Subsidies and Other Transfers: % of Expenditure
LS: Expenditure: Subsidies and Other Transfers: % of Expenditure data was reported at 19.436 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 19.887 % for 2017. LS: Expenditure: Subsidies and Other Transfers: % of Expenditure data is updated yearly, averaging 19.784 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 31.291 % in 2006 and a record low of 16.796 % in 2009. LS: Expenditure: Subsidies and Other Transfers: % of Expenditure 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Subsidies, grants, and other social benefits include all unrequited, nonrepayable transfers on current account to private and public enterprises; grants to foreign governments, international organizations, and other government units; and social security, social assistance benefits, and employer social benefits in cash and in kind.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; Median;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 19.89 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Grants and Other Revenue
LS: Grants and Other Revenue data was reported at 2,554.424 LSL mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,523.683 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Grants and Other Revenue data is updated yearly, averaging 1,763.044 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,604.493 LSL mn in 2011 and a record low of 627.152 LSL mn in 2007. LS: Grants and Other Revenue 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Grants and other revenue include grants from other foreign governments, international organizations, and other government units; interest; dividends; rent; requited, nonrepayable receipts for public purposes (such as fines, administrative fees, and entrepreneurial income from government ownership of property); and voluntary, unrequited, nonrepayable receipts other than grants.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2,523.68 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Grants and Other Revenue: % of Revenue
LS: Grants and Other Revenue: % of Revenue data was reported at 16.630 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 17.961 % for 2017. LS: Grants and Other Revenue: % of Revenue data is updated yearly, averaging 15.611 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 28.578 % in 2011 and a record low of 9.679 % in 2007. LS: Grants and Other Revenue: % of Revenue 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Grants and other revenue include grants from other foreign governments, international organizations, and other government units; interest; dividends; rent; requited, nonrepayable receipts for public purposes (such as fines, administrative fees, and entrepreneurial income from government ownership of property); and voluntary, unrequited, nonrepayable receipts other than grants.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; Median;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 17.96 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Net Acquisition of Financial Assets
LS: Net Acquisition of Financial Assets data was reported at -6,325.113 LSL mn in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -2,471.475 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Net Acquisition of Financial Assets data is updated yearly, averaging 258.874 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,940.807 LSL mn in 2013 and a record low of -6,325.113 LSL mn in 2018. LS: Net Acquisition of Financial Assets 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Net acquisition of government financial assets includes domestic and foreign financial claims, SDRs, and gold bullion held by monetary authorities as a reserve asset. The net acquisition of financial assets should be offset by the net incurrence of liabilities.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -2,471.48 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Net Acquisition of Financial Assets: % of GDP
LS: Net Acquisition of Financial Assets: % of GDP data was reported at -17.973 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of -7.333 % for 2017. LS: Net Acquisition of Financial Assets: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 1.381 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 11.221 % in 2007 and a record low of -17.973 % in 2018. LS: Net Acquisition of Financial Assets: % of GDP 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Net acquisition of government financial assets includes domestic and foreign financial claims, SDRs, and gold bullion held by monetary authorities as a reserve asset. The net acquisition of financial assets should be offset by the net incurrence of liabilities.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -7.33 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Net Incurrence of Liabilities: Total
LS: Net Incurrence of Liabilities: Total data was reported at 419.479 LSL mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 236.922 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Net Incurrence of Liabilities: Total data is updated yearly, averaging 151.400 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 893.762 LSL mn in 2013 and a record low of -341.419 LSL mn in 2010. LS: Net Incurrence of Liabilities: Total 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Net incurrence of government liabilities includes foreign financing (obtained from nonresidents) and domestic financing (obtained from residents), or the means by which a government provides financial resources to cover a budget deficit or allocates financial resources arising from a budget surplus. The net incurrence of liabilities should be offset by the net acquisition of financial assets.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 236.92 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Net Incurrence of Liabilities: Total: % of GDP
LS: Net Incurrence of Liabilities: Total: % of GDP data was reported at 1.192 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 0.703 % for 2017. LS: Net Incurrence of Liabilities: Total: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 0.703 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.064 % in 2013 and a record low of -2.585 % in 2006. LS: Net Incurrence of Liabilities: Total: % of GDP 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Net incurrence of government liabilities includes foreign financing (obtained from nonresidents) and domestic financing (obtained from residents), or the means by which a government provides financial resources to cover a budget deficit or allocates financial resources arising from a budget surplus. The net incurrence of liabilities should be offset by the net acquisition of financial assets.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 0.70 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Net Investment in Nonfinancial Assets
LS: Net Investment in Nonfinancial Assets data was reported at 3,282.227 LSL mn in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,368.737 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Net Investment in Nonfinancial Assets data is updated yearly, averaging 2,014.857 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,685.221 LSL mn in 2016 and a record low of 457.380 LSL mn in 2005. LS: Net Investment in Nonfinancial Assets 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Net investment in government nonfinancial assets includes fixed assets, inventories, valuables, and nonproduced assets. Nonfinancial assets are stores of value and provide benefits either through their use in the production of goods and services or in the form of property income and holding gains. Net investment in nonfinancial assets also includes consumption of fixed capital.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 3,368.74 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Net Investment in Nonfinancial Assets: % of GDP
LS: Net Investment in Nonfinancial Assets: % of GDP data was reported at 9.326 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.995 % for 2017. LS: Net Investment in Nonfinancial Assets: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 9.995 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 15.443 % in 2013 and a record low of 4.685 % in 2005. LS: Net Investment in Nonfinancial Assets: % of GDP 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Net investment in government nonfinancial assets includes fixed assets, inventories, valuables, and nonproduced assets. Nonfinancial assets are stores of value and provide benefits either through their use in the production of goods and services or in the form of property income and holding gains. Net investment in nonfinancial assets also includes consumption of fixed capital.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 9.99 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Net Lending (+) / Net Borrowing (-)
LS: Net Lending (+) / Net Borrowing (-) data was reported at -2,119.243 LSL mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -2,221.875 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Net Lending (+) / Net Borrowing (-) data is updated yearly, averaging 362.733 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,307.400 LSL mn in 2007 and a record low of -2,221.875 LSL mn in 2017. LS: Net Lending (+) / Net Borrowing (-) 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Net lending (+) / net borrowing (–) equals government revenue minus expense, minus net investment in nonfinancial assets. It is also equal to the net result of transactions in financial assets and liabilities. Net lending/net borrowing is a summary measure indicating the extent to which government is either putting financial resources at the disposal of other sectors in the economy or abroad, or utilizing the financial resources generated by other sectors in the economy or from abroad.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -2,221.87 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Net Lending (+) / Net Borrowing (-): % of GDP
LS: Net Lending (+) / Net Borrowing (-): % of GDP data was reported at -6.022 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of -6.592 % for 2017. LS: Net Lending (+) / Net Borrowing (-): % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 3.047 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 10.726 % in 2007 and a record low of -9.121 % in 2012. LS: Net Lending (+) / Net Borrowing (-): % of GDP 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Net lending (+) / net borrowing (–) equals government revenue minus expense, minus net investment in nonfinancial assets. It is also equal to the net result of transactions in financial assets and liabilities. Net lending/net borrowing is a summary measure indicating the extent to which government is either putting financial resources at the disposal of other sectors in the economy or abroad, or utilizing the financial resources generated by other sectors in the economy or from abroad.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; Weighted Average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| -6.59 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Primary Government Expenditures as % of Original Approved Budget
LS: Primary Government Expenditures as % of Original Approved Budget data was reported at 131.325 % in 2016. This records an increase from the previous number of 125.920 % for 2015. LS: Primary Government Expenditures as % of Original Approved Budget data is updated yearly, averaging 99.682 % from Dec 2010 to 2016, with 6 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 131.325 % in 2016 and a record low of 91.671 % in 2010. LS: Primary Government Expenditures as % of Original Approved Budget 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Primary government expenditures as a proportion of original approved budget measures the extent to which aggregate budget expenditure outturn reflects the amount originally approved, as defined in government budget documentation and fiscal reports. The coverage is budgetary central government (BCG) and the time period covered is the last three completed fiscal years.; ; Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA). Ministry of Finance (MoF).; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 131.325 2016 | yearly | 2010 - 2016 |
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Lesotho LS: Revenue Excluding Grants
LS: Revenue Excluding Grants data was reported at 14,566.707 LSL mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 13,184.689 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Revenue Excluding Grants data is updated yearly, averaging 8,756.600 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 14,566.707 LSL mn in 2018 and a record low of 3,426.218 LSL mn in 2004. LS: Revenue Excluding Grants 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Revenue is cash receipts from taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales. Grants are also considered as revenue but are excluded here.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 13,184.69 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Revenue Excluding Grants: % of GDP
LS: Revenue Excluding Grants: % of GDP data was reported at 41.391 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 39.119 % for 2017. LS: Revenue Excluding Grants: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 45.303 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 63.445 % in 2010 and a record low of 39.118 % in 2004. LS: Revenue Excluding Grants: % of GDP 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Revenue is cash receipts from taxes, social contributions, and other revenues such as fines, fees, rent, and income from property or sales. Grants are also considered as revenue but are excluded here.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, and World Bank and OECD GDP estimates.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 39.12 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Other Taxes
LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Other Taxes data was reported at 214.480 LSL mn in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 364.363 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Other Taxes data is updated yearly, averaging 109.971 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 364.363 LSL mn in 2017 and a record low of 1.159 LSL mn in 2016. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Other Taxes 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Other taxes include employer payroll or labor taxes, taxes on property, and taxes not allocable to other categories, such as penalties for late payment or nonpayment of taxes.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 364.36 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Other Taxes: % of Revenue
LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Other Taxes: % of Revenue data was reported at 1.396 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.593 % for 2017. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Other Taxes: % of Revenue data is updated yearly, averaging 0.977 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.593 % in 2017 and a record low of 0.008 % in 2016. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Other Taxes: % of Revenue 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Other taxes include employer payroll or labor taxes, taxes on property, and taxes not allocable to other categories, such as penalties for late payment or nonpayment of taxes.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; Median;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.59 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Tax Revenue
LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Tax Revenue data was reported at 12,805.700 LSL mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 11,527.536 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Tax Revenue data is updated yearly, averaging 7,906.500 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 12,976.696 LSL mn in 2016 and a record low of 2,887.540 LSL mn in 2004. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Tax Revenue 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Tax revenue refers to compulsory transfers to the central government for public purposes. Certain compulsory transfers such as fines, penalties, and most social security contributions are excluded. Refunds and corrections of erroneously collected tax revenue are treated as negative revenue.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 11,527.54 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Tax Revenue: % of GDP
LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Tax Revenue: % of GDP data was reported at 36.387 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 34.202 % for 2017. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Tax Revenue: % of GDP data is updated yearly, averaging 40.587 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 58.408 % in 2010 and a record low of 32.968 % in 2004. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Tax Revenue: % of GDP 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Tax revenue refers to compulsory transfers to the central government for public purposes. Certain compulsory transfers such as fines, penalties, and most social security contributions are excluded. Refunds and corrections of erroneously collected tax revenue are treated as negative revenue.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, and World Bank and OECD GDP estimates.; Weighted average;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 34.20 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Exports
LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Exports data was reported at 210.538 LSL mn in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 248.715 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Exports data is updated yearly, averaging 151.424 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 451.129 LSL mn in 2014 and a record low of 0.000 LSL mn in 2004. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Exports 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Taxes on exports are all levies on goods being transported out of the country or services being delivered to nonresidents by residents. Rebates on exported goods that are repayments of previously paid general consumption taxes, excise taxes, or import duties are deducted from the gross amounts receivable from these taxes, not from amounts receivable from export taxes.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 248.71 2017 | yearly | 2005 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Exports: % of Tax Revenue
LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Exports: % of Tax Revenue data was reported at 1.644 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 2.158 % for 2017. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Exports: % of Tax Revenue data is updated yearly, averaging 1.761 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 6.086 % in 2011 and a record low of 0.000 % in 2004. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Exports: % of Tax Revenue 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Taxes on exports are all levies on goods being transported out of the country or services being delivered to nonresidents by residents. Rebates on exported goods that are repayments of previously paid general consumption taxes, excise taxes, or import duties are deducted from the gross amounts receivable from these taxes, not from amounts receivable from export taxes.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2.16 2017 | yearly | 2005 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Goods and Services
LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Goods and Services data was reported at 2,728.059 LSL mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,669.038 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Goods and Services data is updated yearly, averaging 1,402.352 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,728.059 LSL mn in 2018 and a record low of 611.004 LSL mn in 2004. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Goods and Services 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Taxes on goods and services include general sales and turnover or value added taxes, selective excises on goods, selective taxes on services, taxes on the use of goods or property, taxes on extraction and production of minerals, and profits of fiscal monopolies.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2,669.04 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Goods and Services: % Value Added of Industry and Services
LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Goods and Services: % Value Added of Industry and Services data was reported at 9.247 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 9.788 % for 2016. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Goods and Services: % Value Added of Industry and Services data is updated yearly, averaging 9.129 % from Mar 2004 to 2017, with 14 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 9.788 % in 2016 and a record low of 7.800 % in 2007. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Goods and Services: % Value Added of Industry and Services 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Taxes on goods and services include general sales and turnover or value added taxes, selective excises on goods, selective taxes on services, taxes on the use of goods or property, taxes on extraction and production of minerals, and profits of fiscal monopolies.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files, and World Bank and OECD value added estimates.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 9.37 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Goods and Services: % of Revenue
LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Goods and Services: % of Revenue data was reported at 17.761 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 18.995 % for 2017. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Goods and Services: % of Revenue data is updated yearly, averaging 15.827 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 18.995 % in 2017 and a record low of 10.965 % in 2010. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Goods and Services: % of Revenue 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Taxes on goods and services include general sales and turnover or value added taxes, selective excises on goods, selective taxes on services, taxes on the use of goods or property, taxes on extraction and production of minerals, and profits of fiscal monopolies.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; Median;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 19.00 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Income: Profits and Capital Gains
LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Income: Profits and Capital Gains data was reported at 3,498.424 LSL mn in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3,726.454 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Income: Profits and Capital Gains data is updated yearly, averaging 1,972.713 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,726.454 LSL mn in 2017 and a record low of 844.461 LSL mn in 2004. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Income: Profits and Capital Gains 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Taxes on income, profits, and capital gains are levied on the actual or presumptive net income of individuals, on the profits of corporations and enterprises, and on capital gains, whether realized or not, on land, securities, and other assets. Intragovernmental payments are eliminated in consolidation.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 3,726.45 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Income: Profits and Capital Gains: % of Revenue
LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Income: Profits and Capital Gains: % of Revenue data was reported at 22.776 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 26.521 % for 2017. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Income: Profits and Capital Gains: % of Revenue data is updated yearly, averaging 20.195 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 26.521 % in 2017 and a record low of 14.982 % in 2007. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Income: Profits and Capital Gains: % of Revenue 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Taxes on income, profits, and capital gains are levied on the actual or presumptive net income of individuals, on the profits of corporations and enterprises, and on capital gains, whether realized or not, on land, securities, and other assets. Intragovernmental payments are eliminated in consolidation.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; Median;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 26.52 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Income: Profits and Capital Gains: % of Total Taxes
LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Income: Profits and Capital Gains: % of Total Taxes data was reported at 27.319 % in 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 32.327 % for 2017. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Income: Profits and Capital Gains: % of Total Taxes data is updated yearly, averaging 23.926 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 34.042 % in 2012 and a record low of 16.587 % in 2007. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on Income: Profits and Capital Gains: % of Total Taxes 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Taxes on income, profits, and capital gains are levied on the actual or presumptive net income of individuals, on the profits of corporations and enterprises, and on capital gains, whether realized or not, on land, securities, and other assets. Intragovernmental payments are eliminated in consolidation.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 32.33 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on International Trade
LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on International Trade data was reported at 6,364.737 LSL mn in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 4,767.681 LSL mn for 2017. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on International Trade data is updated yearly, averaging 4,767.681 LSL mn from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 7,276.807 LSL mn in 2015 and a record low of 1,421.600 LSL mn in 2004. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on International Trade 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Taxes on international trade include import duties, export duties, profits of export or import monopolies, exchange profits, and exchange taxes.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; ;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
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| 4,767.68 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |
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Lesotho LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on International Trade: % of Revenue
LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on International Trade: % of Revenue data was reported at 41.437 % in 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 33.931 % for 2017. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on International Trade: % of Revenue data is updated yearly, averaging 47.499 % from Mar 2004 to 2018, with 15 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 62.015 % in 2007 and a record low of 30.165 % in 2012. LS: Revenue and Grants: Revenue: Taxes on International Trade: % of Revenue 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: Government Revenue, Expenditure and Finance. Taxes on international trade include import duties, export duties, profits of export or import monopolies, exchange profits, and exchange taxes.; ; International Monetary Fund, Government Finance Statistics Yearbook and data files.; Median;
| Last | Frequency | Range |
|---|---|---|
| 33.93 2017 | yearly | 2004 - 2017 |