Africa · MaseruLesotho· by the numbers
Lesotho's population is 2,363,325 (2025) — the 144th-largest in the world and the 45th-largest in Africa, growing by about 25,902 people a year.
Lesotho Facts at a Glance
Six numbers that summarise the country — population trend, rank, density, wealth, prices, share of humanity.
Lesotho in World Rankings
Every world ranking we publish, this country’s place in each, and its overall percentile shape.
Lesotho's Population Growth
Yes — Lesotho's population rose by 25,902 people (+1.11%) between 2024 and 2025. The fertility rate is 2.7 births per woman. Net migration was negative in the latest year on record.
Population, 1960 to 2025
66 years of estimates from the same source.
Lesotho Demographics
Every indicator has its own source and dataset year — shown honestly rather than smoothed into one.
Age & sex structure
17 five-year bands, male and female, 2025.
Largest cities
By population, GeoNames city-proper figures (not metro area).
Where is Lesotho Located?
- Capital
- Maseru
- Currency
- Loti (LSL)
- Language(s)
- English, Sesotho, Zulu, Xhosa
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Continent
- 54 countries in Africa →
- Land area
- 30,360 km²
- Area (GeoNames)
- 30,355 km²
- Borders
- 1 country
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Frequently asked
What is the population of Lesotho?
Lesotho's population is 2,363,325 as of 2025 (World Bank estimate), ranking #144 of 217 countries and territories by population.
How many people live in Lesotho?
2,363,325 people, as of the 2025 World Bank estimate — the most recent figure this page tracks.
What is Lesotho's population density?
77.8 people per km², based on a land area of 30,360 km².
What is Lesotho ranked in population worldwide?
#144 of 217 countries and territories by population — see the full ranking table for every country's position.
What is the life expectancy in Lesotho?
57.8 years on average (2024) — 55.0 for men, 60.4 for women.
What is Lesotho's GDP?
$2.6B, ranking #165 of 186 economies we track — $1,089 per capita.
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Sources
- World Bank Open Data · data.worldbank.orgCC BY 4.0 · population, GDP, life expectancy, homicide, PM2.5, vitals
- NCD-RisC / The Lancet · ncdrisc.orgCC BY 4.0 · pooled measured-height and life-expectancy studies
- GeoNames · geonames.orgCC BY 4.0 · cities, geographic passport