Southern Africa
Lesotho: capital, investors and market indicators
Investors headquartered in or publicly active in Lesotho, with the latest economic indicators from the World Bank and IMF. For risk ratings, sector intelligence and deal flow, see the Lesotho country intelligence page.
Market indicators
- GDP
- $2.8bn2025
- Real GDP growth
- 1.5%2025
- GDP per capita
- $1,1702025
- Consumer price inflation
- 4.0%2025
- Population
- 2.4m2025
- Current account balance (% of GDP)
- -1.2%2025
- General government gross debt (% of GDP)
- 49.4%2025
Sources: IMF World Economic Outlook via the IMF DataMapper (latest year shown is no later than 2025; recent years may be IMF estimates). Latest available year shown; refreshed weekly. Compare all 54 markets.
Recent transactions in Lesotho
| Date | Transaction | Type | Value | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Sep 2026 | Solar Industries India acquires Omnia Holdings for R21.8 billion | Corporate Transactions, Natural Resources | $1.3bn | Mali |
| 5 Aug 2026 | African Development Bank Group invests USD 15 million in Biologicals and Vaccines Institute's (Biovac) operations in South Africa | Private Credit | $15m | Lesotho |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Renew Capital invests in Oze's operations in Africa | Venture Capital | Undisclosed | Nigeria |
| 4 Feb 2026 | Nedbank Private Equity’s Minority Stake Investment in Waco International Holdings’ Operations in Africa | Private Equity | Undisclosed | Ghana |
| 1 Dec 2025 | Africa Credit Opportunities Fund III's Investment in Tsebo Outsourcing Group's Operations in South Africa | Private Credit | Undisclosed | Lesotho |