Lesotho: Population, female
In , Lesotho's Population, female was 1.20 million.
That's up 1.1% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,600,712.16 . Lesotho ranks #145 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #40 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.20M
- Trough
- 999,590.00
- 1-year change
- +1.1%
- 5-year change
- +5.6%
- +1.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +12.1%
- +1.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, female |
|---|---|
| 1.199M | |
| 1.186M | |
| 1.173M | |
| 1.161M | |
| 1.148M | |
| 1.135M | |
| 1.122M | |
| 1.108M | |
| 1.095M | |
| 1.082M |
About Population, female
Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Lesotho's Population, female in 2024?
- In 2024, Lesotho's Population, female was 1.20 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Lesotho's Population, female rising or falling?
- Lesotho's Population, female rose 1.1% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Lesotho rank globally on Population, female?
- In 2024, Lesotho ranked #145 out of 217 countries reporting Population, female.
- How does Lesotho's Population, female compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, female in 2024 was 18.60 million, so Lesotho is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #40 of 48.
- What is Population, female and how is it measured?
- Female population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all female residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.FE.IN), CC BY 4.0.