Structure of Lesotho Economy, Economic Structure Of Lesotho

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Among the various sectors of the economy, the percentage share of the services sector in the total GDP is the highest. It was 42.4 % in 2004.

 


Among the various sectors of the economy, the percentage share of the services sector in the total GDP is the highest. It was 42.4 % in 2004.

 

Major industries of the country are food, beverages, construction and tourism.

Important agricultural products are Wheat, pulses, sorghum, barley and Maize.

The following table shows the percentage share of various sectors in the total GDP of the country over the years.

Value Added (% of GDP) 2000 2003 2004 Agriculture, value added (% of GDP) 18.6 17.9 17.7 Industry, value added (% of GDP) 41.1 41.2 40.6 Services, etc., value added (% of GDP) 40.4 40.9 41.7

 

 

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