Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Lesotho
Lesotho: Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts was 0 in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2025)
0
World rank
47th
of 196 countries
All-time high
41
in 1998
All-time low
0
in 1989
Years of data
37
1989–2025
Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Lesotho, 1989–2025
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2025, civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Lesotho stood at 0. That is the lowest value across all 37 years on record.
Over the whole period, civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Lesotho peaked at 41 in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1989.
That places Lesotho 47th out of 196 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990s | 4.1 | 0 | 41 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
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- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0388 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 1.05 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Lesotho?
- Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts in Lesotho was 0 in 2025, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 41 in 1998.
- What is the lowest civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1989.
- How does Lesotho rank for civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts?
- Lesotho ranks 47th out of 196 countries with data for 2025.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Civilian and combatant deaths in armed conflicts. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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