Which has higher population, Gabon or Lesotho?

Gabon, at 1,876 against 1,708 in Lesotho as of 2030.

How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon 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.

Gabon vs Lesotho: Population

Gabon

1,876

in 2030

Lesotho

1,708

in 2030

Gabon rank

146th

Lesotho rank

148th

Population over time

Gabon
Lesotho

How they compare

Gabon currently reports 1,876 against 1,708 in Lesotho, a difference of 168.

That makes Gabon'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.

Gabon ranks 146th and Lesotho ranks 148th of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade	Gabon	Lesotho	Difference	Ahead
1990s	643.39	1,119	476.08	Lesotho
2000s	885.14	1,229	344.03	Lesotho
2010s	1,265	1,332	66.71	Lesotho
2020s	1,640	1,549	90.83	Gabon
2030s	1,876	1,708	168.26	Gabon

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Gabon or Lesotho?: Gabon, at 1,876 against 1,708 in Lesotho as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Gabon and Lesotho?: 168, with Gabon ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Lesotho?: 41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Gabon and Lesotho rank globally for population?: Gabon ranks 146th 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.