Lesotho: Consumer Price Index (CPI)
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The most recent value is 121.74 index points as of May 2026, an increase compared to the previous value of 120.37 index points. Historically, the average for Lesotho from January 2002 to May 2026 is 78.4106 index points. The minimum of 50.9 index points was recorded in March 2009, while the maximum of 121.74 index points was reached in May 2026.
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- Measure: index points
- Definition: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) measures the changes in the cost of a basket of goods and services consumed by the average urban household.
- Source: Lesotho Bureau of Statistics
| Recent values | Lesotho: Consumer Price Index (CPI) |
|---|---|
| 2026 May | 121.74 |
| 2026 Apr | 120.37 |
| 2026 Mar | 118.91 |
| 2026 Feb | 118.81 |
| 2026 Jan | 119.05 |
| 2025 Dec | 118.98 |
| 2025 Nov | 118.9 |
| 2025 Oct | 118.81 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 4.3 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 3 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 16.1938 | 9/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 19.01 | 5/2025 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 121.7400 | 5/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 1.14 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 3.53 | 5/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 12.09 | Q4/2025 | billion |
| Business credit | 3.13 | Q4/2025 | billion |
| Household credit | 8.96 | Q4/2025 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 4.86 | 5/2026 | percent |