Lesotho

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Lesotho is located in Southern Africa. Its capital is Maseru, and it has a population of 2,363,325 people (reference year: 2025). The country covers an area of 30,355 square kilometers (approximately 11,720 square miles). Its currency is Lesotho loti. The population density is approximately 78 people per square kilometer. Lesotho shares land borders with 1 country: South Africa.

About Lesotho

Lesotho at a glance

Economy of Lesotho

Latest available economic indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Demographic indicators

Latest available data from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Population and society indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Health and education indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Environment and energy indicators

Latest available indicators from the World Bank.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Consumer goods and services price level

International price level comparison indicator from the World Bank.

This index supports comparisons between countries. It is not a monthly cost in euros or dollars and does not provide individual rent or product prices.

Source: World Bank Open Data

Price levels by category

Comparison with the EU-27 average (EU = 100).

A value of 120 means prices are 20% above the EU average. These are comparative indices, not amounts in euros.

Source: Eurostat

Countries bordering Lesotho

ZA

South Africa

CapitalPretoria

Population64,747,319