Lesotho: Inflation, annual
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The most recent value is 3.53 percent as of May 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 3.07 percent. Historically, the average for Lesotho from January 2003 to May 2026 is 5.58 percent. The minimum of 1.74 percent was recorded in November 2009, while the maximum of 12.07 percent was reached in September 2008.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: Percent change in the CPI from the same month last year.
- Source: Lesotho Bureau of Statistics
| Recent values | Lesotho: Inflation, annual percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 May | 3.53 |
| 2026 Apr | 3.07 |
| 2026 Mar | 2.19 |
| 2026 Feb | 2.67 |
| 2026 Jan | 3.41 |
| 2025 Dec | 4.12 |
| 2025 Nov | 4.29 |
| 2025 Oct | 4.51 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 4.3 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 3 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 16.1612 | 8/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 19.01 | 5/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 121.7446 | 5/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 1.14 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 3.53 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 12.09 | Q4/2025 | billion |
| Business credit | 3.13 | Q4/2025 | billion |
| Household credit | 8.96 | Q4/2025 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 4.86 | 5/2026 | percent |