Lesotho: Population growth (annual %)
In , Lesotho's Population growth (annual %) was 1.12.
That's up 1.2% from 2023, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 1.05 . Lesotho ranks #97 globally out of 217 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.24
- Trough
- -0.92
- 1-year change
- +1.2%
- 5-year change
- -5.0%
- -1.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- -2.1%
- -0.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population growth (annual %) |
|---|---|
| 1.1164 | |
| 1.1033 | |
| 1.0805 | |
| 1.1480 | |
| 1.1843 | |
| 1.1747 | |
| 1.2207 | |
| 1.2449 | |
| 1.2189 | |
| 1.1720 |
About Population growth (annual %)
Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.GROW • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Lesotho's Population growth (annual %) in 2024?
- In 2024, Lesotho's Population growth (annual %) was 1.12, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Lesotho's Population growth (annual %) rising or falling?
- Lesotho's Population growth (annual %) rose 1.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Lesotho rank globally on Population growth (annual %)?
- In 2024, Lesotho ranked #97 out of 217 countries reporting Population growth (annual %).
- How does Lesotho's Population growth (annual %) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population growth (annual %) in 2024 was 1.05, so Lesotho is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 48.
- What is Population growth (annual %) and how is it measured?
- Annual population growth rate for year t is the exponential rate of growth of midyear population from year t-1 to t, expressed as a percentage. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.GROW), CC BY 4.0.