## Lesotho and the IMF

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**Canonical URL:** [Lesotho and the IMF](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/lso)

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### At a Glance

- 2026 Projected Real GDP (% Change) : 1.1
- 2026 Projected Consumer Prices (% Change): 4.2
- Country Population: 2.394 million
- Date of Membership: July 25, 1968
- [Article IV/Country Report](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/cr/issues/2025/09/17/kingdom-of-lesotho-2025-article-iv-consultation-press-release-and-staff-report-570457): September 18, 2025
- Outstanding Purchases and Loans (SDR): 10.49 million (March 31, 2026)
- Special Drawing Rights (SDR): 149.47 million
- Quota (SDR): 69.8 million
- Number of Arrangements since membership: 9

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### Kingdom of Lesotho — Overview
- The last Article IV Executive Board Consultation was on September 4, 2025.
- Listed below are items related to Kingdom of Lesotho.

### Institutional Sections and Content Areas
- Executive Board Calendar
- Board Discussions on Lesotho
- Article IV Staff Reports
- Financial Position in the Fund
- Transactions with the Fund
- Contact Us

### See All Documents

- [See All Documents](https://www.imf.org/en/countries/lso#whatsnew)

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## References

- [Board Discussions on Lesotho](https://www.imf.org/en/about/executive-board/ebc-archive/country)
- [Article IV/Country Report:](https://www.imf.org/en/publications/cr/issues/2025/09/17/kingdom-of-lesotho-2025-article-iv-consultation-press-release-and-staff-report-570457)

_Source: https://www.imf.org/en/countries/lso_