Lesotho: Liquid liabilities, percent of GDP

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 Lesotho

Liquid liabilities, percent of GDP

 Latest value 39.95
 Year 2021
 Measure percent
 Data availability 1980 - 2021
 Average 36.67
 Min - Max 24.23 - 52.54
 Source The International Monetary Fund
The latest value from 2021 is 39.95 percent, an increase from 38.14 percent in 2020. In comparison, the world average is 82.43 percent, based on data from 134 countries. Historically, the average for Lesotho from 1980 to 2021 is 36.67 percent. The minimum value, 24.23 percent, was reached in 2005 while the maximum of 52.54 percent was recorded in 1984. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
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Lesotho - Liquid liabilities, percent of GDP - historical chart - 1980-2021




Definition: Ratio of liquid liabilities to GDP. Liquid liabilities are also known as broad money, or M3. They are the sum of currency and deposits in the central bank (M0), plus transferable deposits and electronic currency (M1), plus time and savings deposits, foreign currency transferable deposits, certificates of deposit, and securities repurchase agreements (M2), plus travelers checks, foreign currency time deposits, commercial paper, and shares of mutual funds or market funds held by residents.

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