Dealing with construction: Professional in Lesotho
Lesotho: Dealing with construction: Professional was 1 DB16-20 methodology in 2019. ▬ Flat
Dealing with construction permits: Professional certifications index in Lesotho, 2014–2019
Source: World Bank. Measured in DB16-20 methodology.
Analysis
The most recent figure for dealing with construction permits: professional certifications index in Lesotho is 1 DB16-20 methodology, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 6 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.
Lesotho ranks 137th of 186 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Dealing with construction: Professional in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | DB16-20 methodology | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 DB16-20 methodology | — |
| 2015 | 1 DB16-20 methodology | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 1 DB16-20 methodology | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1 DB16-20 methodology | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1 DB16-20 methodology | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1 DB16-20 methodology | +0.0% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 1 DB16-20 methodology is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 2 DB16-20 methodology, 50% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 1 DB16-20 methodology is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 2 DB16-20 methodology, 50% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
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- 137 Suriname 1 DB16-20 methodology compare
- 137 Switzerland 1 DB16-20 methodology compare
More private sector data for Lesotho
- Merchandise trade 102.9% (2025)
- Food imports 23.0% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 59.2% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 1.88 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service imports 460.39 million current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 23.3% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 70.1% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 773.00 million current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 18.67 million current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 327.08 current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is dealing with construction permits: professional certifications index in Lesotho?
- Dealing with construction permits: professional certifications index in Lesotho was 1 DB16-20 methodology in 2019, according to the World Bank.
- What is the highest dealing with construction permits: professional certifications index recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 1 DB16-20 methodology in 2014.
- What is the lowest dealing with construction permits: professional certifications index recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 DB16-20 methodology in 2014.
- How does Lesotho rank for dealing with construction permits: professional certifications index?
- Lesotho ranks 137th out of 186 countries with data for 2019.
- Is dealing with construction permits: professional certifications index rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from the World Bank, published as part of Dealing with construction permits: Professional certifications index (0-4) (DB16-20 methodology). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The professional certifications index evaluates professional certi?cation requirements. It has two components: (i) the qualification requirements of the professional responsible for verifying that the architectural plans or drawings are in compliance with the building regulations; and (ii) the qualification requirements of the professional who conducts the technical inspections during construction. The index is computed based on the methodology in the DB16-20 studies.