Rural population as a share of total population reached 69.1% in 2024 in Lesotho, according to the National Statistical Office. This is 0.693% less than in the previous year.
Historically, rural population as a share of total population in Lesotho reached an all time high of 96.5% in 1960 and an all time low of 69.1% in 2024.
Lesotho has been ranked 20th within the group of 171 countries we follow in terms of rural population as a share of total population.
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