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In 2026, Lesotho sees net emigration of 4,876 people, with more leaving than arriving. As of 2024, the foreign-born population stood at around 15,039, about 0.6% of the total. Since 1950, it has lost a cumulative 396,963 people through migration. By 2100, projections point to net emigration.
Net migrants
-4,876
Net migration rate
-2.0 per 1,000 people
Foreign-born population (2024)
15,039
Migration flows in Lesotho are relatively modest. As of 2024, foreign-born residents made up about 0.6% of the population.