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Lesotho's

Economic indicators

185

World ranked

Lesotho ranks 185 in the world by current economic output

$2bn

Nominal GDP (US$)

GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.

106

EMEA ranked

Lesotho is ranked 106 in EMEA by economic output in the region

GDP growth (%)

GDP growth explained

The chart compares how GDP has grown for Lesotho, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.

6.4%

Current rate

▲ 0.1% increase

Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.

Lesotho's inflation rate

12 weeks

Maternity leave

Country offers 12 days annual leave, 12 weeks maternity leave, and 12 days full-pay plus 24 days half-pay sick leave, all mandatory.

12 days

Sick leave

Types of mandatory employee leave: Annual (12 days), Maternity (12 weeks), and Sick (12 days full pay, 24 days half pay).

Cost of living

Cost of living index explained

The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.

Lesotho's

Labor market

Lesotho vs world population age distribution

2m

Population

Lesotho has a population of about 2m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.

50 hrs

Average working full time week

16.5%

Current percentage

▼ 0.2% reduction

Lesotho has a severly unhealthy unemployment rate, signalling there is significant economic problems. Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small decrease in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability with a slight improvement in job availability

Unemployment rate

Lesotho's

Top performing companies and industries

Top industries

  • textiles
  • apparel assembly
  • food

Ratio of males to females (by age)

73 / 58

Male

In Lesotho there is a medium gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating moderate inequality with some progress towards gender parity.

Lesotho's

Religion and ethnicity

Religion

In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.

Ethnicity

In ethnically diverse countries, there may be a greater variety of candidates with different cultural backgrounds. Employers may need to focus more on inclusive hiring practices to attract talent from across different ethnic groups.