🇱🇸Lesotho — Population & Demographics
Lesotho has a population of 2,311,472, ranking #143 in the world. The capital is Maseru. Located in Sub-Saharan Africa .
World Bank classification: Lower middle income
World countries by population — Lesotho is #143
2,311,472
Population
#143
World Rank
57.4
Life Expectancy
$916
GDP Per Capita
Demographics
| Population | 2,311,472 |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.10% |
| Urban Population | 42.7% |
| Fertility Rate | 2.69 births/woman |
| Life Expectancy | 57.4 years |
| Infant Mortality Rate | 58.4 per 1,000 |
| Literacy Rate | — |
Economy
$916
GDP Per Capita
16.3%
Unemployment Rate
Lower middle income
Income Level
Other Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa
Frequently Asked Questions
Lesotho has a population of 2,311,472, ranking #143 in the world. The annual population growth rate is 1.10%.
Life expectancy in Lesotho is 57.4 years. The infant mortality rate is 58.4 per 1,000 live births.
Lesotho's GDP per capita is $916. It is classified as a lower middle income country by the World Bank.
International data from the World Bank Open Data API. Population figures are latest available estimates. GDP per capita in current US dollars.