Lesotho: International migrant stock (% of population)
In , Lesotho's International migrant stock (% of population) was 0.60.
That's up 20.0% from 2020, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 13.42 . Lesotho ranks #189 globally out of 216 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS) • Data as of 2024
Trend (1990–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.60
- Trough
- 0.30
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | International migrant stock (% of population) |
|---|---|
| 0.6000 | |
| 0.5000 | |
| 0.4000 | |
| 0.3000 | |
| 0.3000 | |
| 0.3000 | |
| 0.4000 | |
| 0.5000 |
About International migrant stock (% of population)
International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.
Indicator code: SM.POP.TOTL.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Lesotho's International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024?
- In 2024, Lesotho's International migrant stock (% of population) was 0.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Lesotho's International migrant stock (% of population) rising or falling?
- Lesotho's International migrant stock (% of population) rose 20.0% from 2020 to 2024.
- How does Lesotho rank globally on International migrant stock (% of population)?
- In 2024, Lesotho ranked #189 out of 216 countries reporting International migrant stock (% of population).
- How does Lesotho's International migrant stock (% of population) compare to the world average?
- The global average for International migrant stock (% of population) in 2024 was 13.42, so Lesotho is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 of 48.
- What is International migrant stock (% of population) and how is it measured?
- International migrant stock (% of population) is the proportion of people at mid-year born in a country other than that in which they live. It also includes refugees.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SM.POP.TOTL.ZS), CC BY 4.0.