Lesotho: Inflation, monthly
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The most recent value is 1.14 percent as of May 2026, a decline compared to the previous value of 1.23 percent. Historically, the average for Lesotho from February 2002 to May 2026 is 0.47 percent. The minimum of -0.2 percent was recorded in February 2026, while the maximum of 2.16 percent was reached in April 2007.
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- Measure: percent
- Source: Lesotho Bureau of Statistics
| Recent values | Lesotho: Inflation, monthly percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 May | 1.14 |
| 2026 Apr | 1.23 |
| 2026 Mar | 0.08 |
| 2026 Feb | -0.2 |
| 2026 Jan | 0.06 |
| 2025 Dec | 0.07 |
| 2025 Nov | 0.08 |
| 2025 Oct | 0.03 |
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Definition: The percentage change in the CPI from one month to the next.
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 4.3 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 3 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 16.4555 | 7/2026 | 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 | 11.63 | Q3/2025 | billion |
| Business credit | 3.02 | Q3/2025 | billion |
| Household credit | 8.61 | Q3/2025 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 4.86 | 5/2026 | percent |