Lesotho LS: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population

1994 - 2010 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Lesotho LS: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population data was reported at 57.100 % in 2010. This records an increase from the previous number of 56.600 % for 2002. Lesotho LS: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population data is updated yearly, averaging 57.100 % from Dec 1994 (Median) to 2010, with 3 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 66.600 % in 1994 and a record low of 56.600 % in 2002. Lesotho LS: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lesotho – Table LS.World Bank: Poverty. National poverty headcount ratio is the percentage of the population living below the national poverty lines. National estimates are based on population-weighted subgroup estimates from household surveys.; ; World Bank, Global Poverty Working Group. Data are compiled from official government sources or are computed by World Bank staff using national (i.e. country–specific) poverty lines.; ; This series only includes estimates that to the best of our knowledge are reasonably comparable over time for a country. Due to differences in estimation methodologies and poverty lines, estimates should not be compared across countries.

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What was Lesotho's Lesotho LS: Poverty Headcount Ratio at National Poverty Lines: % of Population in 2010?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
57.10 2010 56.60 2002 56.60 2002 66.60 1994 % yearly 1994 - 2010

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Lesotho Key Series

National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 3,733.382 2030 yearly 1981 - 2030
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 1,270.449 2030 yearly 1981 - 2030
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 2.145 2030 yearly 1981 - 2030
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (LSL bn) 34.905 2030 yearly 1983 - 2030
Forecast: Government Net Debt (LSL bn) 38.356 2030 yearly 1989 - 2030
Forecast: Government Revenue (LSL bn) 35.304 2030 yearly 1983 - 2030
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 2.270 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 2015 yearly 2000 - 2015
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 5.500 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -0.060 2029 yearly 1980 - 2029

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