Which has higher population, Botswana or Lesotho?

Botswana, at 1,910 against 1,708 in Lesotho as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Lesotho?

41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Botswana vs Lesotho: Population

Botswana

1,910

in 2030

Lesotho

1,708

in 2030

Botswana rank

145th

Lesotho rank

148th

Population over time

Botswana
Lesotho

How they compare

Botswana currently reports 1,910 against 1,708 in Lesotho, a difference of 202.

That makes Botswana's figure about 1.1 times Lesotho's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 41 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Lesotho ahead.

Botswana ranks 145th and Lesotho ranks 148th of 188 countries.

Across the 5 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 3 and Lesotho in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Botswana	Lesotho	Difference	Ahead
1990s	852.57	1,119	266.91	Lesotho
2000s	1,172	1,229	57.06	Lesotho
2010s	1,442	1,332	110.46	Botswana
2020s	1,729	1,549	180.74	Botswana
2030s	1,910	1,708	202.84	Botswana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Botswana or Lesotho?: Botswana, at 1,910 against 1,708 in Lesotho as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Botswana and Lesotho?: 202, with Botswana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Lesotho?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Botswana and Lesotho rank globally for population?: Botswana ranks 145th and Lesotho ranks 148th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Population (UN estimates and projections). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Population (UN estimates and projections)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed: 05 September 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. The total population comprises persons of all ages who were living in the country during the reference period, regardless of residency status or citizenship. The source for the population figures used is the United Nations' World Population Prospects. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.