Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of GDP in Lesotho
Lesotho: Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of GDP was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of GDP in Lesotho, 1970–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP for enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of gdp in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 54 years on record.
The figure is down 11.9% on the previous year and down 14.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of gdp in Lesotho peaked at 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP in 1970 and was at its lowest, 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP, in 2024.
That places Lesotho 25th out of 201 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of GDP in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1972 | 0.0013 units per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 1973 | 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP | -29.3% |
| 1974 | 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 1975 | 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP | +1.7% |
| 1976 | 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 1977 | 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP | -21.9% |
| 1978 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | -26.4% |
| 1979 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | -5.8% |
| 1980 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -30.7% |
| 1981 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | +3.9% |
| 1982 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | +31.7% |
| 1983 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1984 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | +18.0% |
| 1985 | 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP | +30.2% |
| 1986 | 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP | -14.6% |
| 1987 | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | -17.6% |
| 1988 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | -11.2% |
| 1989 | 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP | -4.7% |
| 1990 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -16.7% |
| 1991 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | -13.0% |
| 1992 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | -15.9% |
| 1993 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | -3.9% |
| 1994 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | -2.5% |
| 1995 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 1996 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | +4.6% |
| 1997 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 1998 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | +7.4% |
| 1999 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | +0.2% |
| 2000 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | +13.5% |
| 2001 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | +7.6% |
| 2002 | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | +7.1% |
| 2003 | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | -31.3% |
| 2004 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -24.4% |
| 2005 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -11.3% |
| 2006 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2007 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 2008 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -6.0% |
| 2009 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +0.1% |
| 2010 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -23.0% |
| 2011 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -14.5% |
| 2012 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +3.3% |
| 2013 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +1.6% |
| 2014 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -4.1% |
| 2015 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +11.3% |
| 2017 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -6.6% |
| 2018 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -16.5% |
| 2019 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +11.7% |
| 2021 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -16.0% |
| 2022 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +1.2% |
| 2023 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | +9.2% |
| 2024 | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | -11.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0009 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 1980s | 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0007 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More education data for Lesotho
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,672 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 30,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 22,924 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 23,698 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,497 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 309,480 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8093 % change on previous year (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, per capita 0.1324 units per person (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of gdp in Lesotho?
- Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of gdp in Lesotho was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of gdp recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0015 units per US$ of GDP in 1970.
- What is the lowest enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of gdp recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP in 2024.
- How does Lesotho rank for enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of gdp?
- Lesotho ranks 25th out of 201 countries with data for 2024.
- Is enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of gdp rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Enrolment in primary education, female (number), per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Enrolment in primary education, female (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Enrolment in primary education, female (number) ÷ GDP (current US$)
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Enrolment in primary education, female (number) divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.