Lesotho: Food production index

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 Lesotho

Food production index (2004-2006 = 100)

 Latest value 98.7
 Year 2022
 Measure index points
 Data availability 1961 - 2022
 Average 90.3
 Min - Max 61.9 - 121.1
 Source FAO
The latest value from 2022 is 98.7 index points, a decline from 102.2 index points in 2021. In comparison, the world average is 109.8 index points, based on data from 188 countries. Historically, the average for Lesotho from 1961 to 2022 is 90.3 index points. The minimum value, 61.9 index points, was reached in 1991 while the maximum of 121.1 index points was recorded in 2001. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Lesotho - Food production index - Recent values chart

Historical series
Lesotho - Food production index - historical chart - 1961-2022




Definition: Food production index covers food crops that are considered edible and that contain nutrients. Coffee and tea are excluded because, although edible, they have no nutritive value.

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 Agricultural land 24,330 2021 sq. km.
 Crop production index 107.6 2022 index points
 Precipitation 788 2021 mm per year
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 Forest area, sq.km 345.2 2022 sq. km
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