What is the Population of Lesotho?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
Lesotho has a population of approximately 2,116,427 people, making it the 146th most populated country of the 196 countries covered on this site — around 0.03% of the world's population. With a land area of 30,355 km², the population density is roughly 70 people per km².
| Population | 2,116,427 |
|---|---|
| Population rank | 146th of 196 |
| Share of world population | 0.03% |
| Area | 30,355 km² |
| Population density | 70 / km² |
| Demonym | Mosotho |
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Countries with a similar population
| Country | Population | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Lesotho | 2,116,427 | 146th |
| Albania | 2,363,314 | 143rd |
| Botswana | 2,359,609 | 144th |
| Slovenia | 2,130,638 | 145th |
| Latvia | 1,829,000 | 147th |
| North Macedonia | 1,822,612 | 148th |
| Equatorial Guinea | 1,668,768 | 149th |
Lesotho compared with its neighbours
| Country | Population | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 63,100,945 | 1,221,037 |
Lesotho in context
- Lesotho covers 30,355 km², making it the 137th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- It shares a land border with 1 country: South Africa.
- Lesotho is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 2,116,427 people, Lesotho holds about 2.4% of the population of Southern Africa.
- Traffic drives on the left, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Lesotho is a member state of the United Nations.
Population of Lesotho — FAQ
What is the population of Lesotho?
The population of Lesotho is approximately 2,116,427 (2.1 million) based on the latest available data.
What is the population of Lesotho in 2026?
The latest estimate in our dataset puts the population of Lesotho at approximately 2,116,427 people (an estimate, not a live count — national statistics offices publish the official figures). Lesotho is the 146th most populated country in our dataset.
How many people live in Lesotho?
Approximately 2,116,427 people live in Lesotho, making it the 146th most populated country out of 196 covered on this site.
How does Lesotho rank by population?
Lesotho is the 146th most populated of the 196 countries covered on this site, with a world population share of 0.03%.
What is the population density of Lesotho?
Lesotho has a population density of roughly 70 people per km², based on a land area of 30,355 km².
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