Lesotho: Population, male
In , Lesotho's Population, male was 1.14 million.
That's up 1.2% from 2023, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2024 was 18,811,251.19 . 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.MA.IN) • Data as of 2024
Trend (2005–2024)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 1.14M
- Trough
- 945,473.00
- 1-year change
- +1.2%
- 5-year change
- +6.0%
- +1.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- +12.7%
- +1.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Population, male |
|---|---|
| 1.139M | |
| 1.126M | |
| 1.113M | |
| 1.101M | |
| 1.088M | |
| 1.075M | |
| 1.062M | |
| 1.049M | |
| 1.035M | |
| 1.023M |
About Population, male
Male population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all male residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Indicator code: SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Lesotho's Population, male in 2024?
- In 2024, Lesotho's Population, male was 1.14 million, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Lesotho's Population, male rising or falling?
- Lesotho's Population, male rose 1.2% from 2023 to 2024.
- How does Lesotho rank globally on Population, male?
- In 2024, Lesotho ranked #145 out of 217 countries reporting Population, male.
- How does Lesotho's Population, male compare to the world average?
- The global average for Population, male in 2024 was 18.81 million, so Lesotho is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #40 of 48.
- What is Population, male and how is it measured?
- Male population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all male residents regardless of legal status or citizenship.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SP.POP.TOTL.MA.IN), CC BY 4.0.