Lesotho population
2,412,353
Population changes approximately every seconds
Annual population growth rate (2023 - 2024): 1.11%
Source: United Nations World Population Prospects 2024
According to the United Nations World Population Prospects 2024, the estimated population of Lesotho is 2,412,352, growing at an annual rate of 1.11%. That works out to a net change of approximately 70 people per day or 2 per hour.
The population change in Lesotho is driven by three components: approximately 55,434 births per year and 24,376 deaths per year, plus net migration. Together these components produce the overall growth rate of 1.11% per year.
The total fertility rate stands at 2.64 children per woman. Since this is above the replacement level of 2.1, the population of Lesotho is growing through natural increase.
The current population of Lesotho is approximately 2,412,352, growing at 1.11% per year.
By approximately 70 people per day, or 2 per hour.
Yes. With approximately 55,434 births and 24,376 deaths per year, Lesotho has a natural population increase of about 31,058 people annually.