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In 2026, Lesotho's population is projected at 2,389,336. That is a 4-fold increase on the 579,551 recorded in 1950. It is expanding at +1.09% a year, adding about 26.2K people a year. Population density sits at 79 people/km². Half the population is younger than 22.1 years, and the age structure is steadily tilting older: the median is projected to reach 28.8 by 2050. Women outnumber men, at 95 males per 100 females. By 2100, UN projections see it rising to 3,259,299, up 36% from 2026.
Total population
2,389,336
Density
79 people/km²
Median age
22.1 years
Growth rate
+1.09%
Lesotho's population continues to grow, though at a moderate pace. The population is aging rapidly; median age will rise from 22 in 2026 to 29 by 2050. UN projections show continued growth to 3.3M by 2100.