Total population in Lesotho
In 2025, the total population (number of people) in Lesotho was 2,363,325 people, up from 2,337,423 people in 2024. Explore the historical series and compare Lesotho with other economies below.
Total population
Number of people
Lesotho
| Year | People |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 363 325 |
| 2024 | 2 337 423 |
| 2023 | 2 311 472 |
| 2022 | 2 286 110 |
| 2021 | 2 261 542 |
| 2020 | 2 235 727 |
| 2019 | 2 209 405 |
| 2018 | 2 183 603 |
| 2017 | 2 157 110 |
| 2016 | 2 130 422 |
| 2015 | 2 104 612 |
| 2014 | 2 080 089 |
| 2013 | 2 056 504 |
| 2012 | 2 034 354 |
| 2011 | 2 014 009 |
| 2010 | 1 996 251 |
| 2009 | 1 980 883 |
| 2008 | 1 966 541 |
| 2007 | 1 953 268 |
| 2006 | 1 945 062 |
| 2005 | 1 953 076 |
| 2004 | 1 971 129 |
| 2003 | 1 985 059 |
| 2002 | 1 994 679 |
| 2001 | 2 000 853 |
| 2000 | 2 003 913 |
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About this indicator
Total population refers to all residents of a country or territory, regardless of legal status or citizenship. It reflects demographic dynamics driven by births, deaths, and migration.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
Population data are essential for calculating per capita indicators and for understanding the scale of an economy, its labor force, and its social services demand. Changes in population size have direct implications for economic growth potential, fiscal sustainability, and resource allocation.
This indicator is measured at mid-year (July 1) and expressed in number of people.
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Data sources
The data for this indicator are drawn from the United Nations (UN) World Population Prospects database.
Last update
This indicator was last updated on Econorama on 18 June 2026 and reflects the latest data available from the underlying sources at that time.