Population, female, annual growth rate in Lesotho

Lesotho: Population, female, annual growth rate was 1.05 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
1.05 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 2.3%
World rank
99th
of 217 countries
All-time high
3.36 % change on previous year
in 1966
All-time low
-0.8897 % change on previous year
in 2005
Years of data
65
1961–2025

Population, female, annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1961–2025

-10123196119932025

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

Lesotho recorded 1.05 % change on previous year for population, female, annual growth rate in 2025.

That represents a change of down 2.3% on the previous year and down 9.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, population, female, annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 3.36 % change on previous year in 1966 and was at its lowest, -0.8897 % change on previous year, in 2005.

Lesotho ranks 99th of 217 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1960s 2.91 % change on previous year 2.62 % change on previous year 3.36 % change on previous year 9
1970s 2.76 % change on previous year 2.64 % change on previous year 2.84 % change on previous year 10
1980s 2.68 % change on previous year 2.1 % change on previous year 2.85 % change on previous year 10
1990s 1.26 % change on previous year 0.2738 % change on previous year 1.98 % change on previous year 10
2000s -0.102 % change on previous year -0.8897 % change on previous year 0.743 % change on previous year 10
2010s 1.09 % change on previous year 0.7836 % change on previous year 1.23 % change on previous year 10
2020s 1.09 % change on previous year 1.05 % change on previous year 1.17 % change on previous year 6

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Frequently asked questions

What is population, female, annual growth rate in Lesotho?
Population, female, annual growth rate in Lesotho was 1.05 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest population, female, annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 3.36 % change on previous year in 1966.
What is the lowest population, female, annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was -0.8897 % change on previous year in 2005.
How does Lesotho rank for population, female, annual growth rate?
Lesotho ranks 99th out of 217 countries with data for 2025.
Is population, female, annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is down 9.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lesotho data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population, female, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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The year-on-year percentage change in Population, female. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.

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Indicator
Population, female, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage
266 places, 17,260 data points, 1961–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population, female. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.