Share of World GDP: Lesotho

Analysis# Lesotho Share of World GDP Lesotho currently represents 0.003% of global GDP in 2026, matching its all-time low. The nation peaked at 0.005% in 1980, meaning its share has declined 40% over the past 46 years. This contraction reflects Lesotho's limited economic scale relative to expanding global output, positioning it among the world's smallest economies by this measure. The downward trend accelerated after 2017, when Lesotho held 0.005% of world GDP. By 2018, the share dropped to 0.004% and has remained at or below that level ever since, reaching the record low of 0.003% by 2026. Projections indicate further stability near current levels rather than recovery, suggesting Lesotho's economic growth continues to lag global expansion rates.