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Lesotho
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Lesotho's loti is linked at parity to the South African rand, connecting local payments to a regional monetary setting. Banks, cards and mobile-money services serve domestic commerce and cross-border needs in an economy of about 2.36 million people and US$1,100 GDP per capita in 2025.

Population

2.4M

GDP

$2.6B

GDP per Capita

$1K

GDP Growth

2.0%

Deepdive

World Bank, World Development Indicators (WDI), 2025

Cash in Lesotho

Cash matters beyond Maseru, where card acceptance and access to cash machines are patchier. The loti and South African rand circulate at parity, giving Lesotho a strong cash link alongside urban debit and credit card payments.

ATMs (PER 100K)

14.3

BANKS (PER 100K)

3.9

DEBIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

0.2

CREDIT CARDS (PER ADULT)

0.0

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IMF, Financial Access Survey (FAS), 2025