Lesotho vs North Macedonia: Population

Lesotho
1,708
in 2030
North Macedonia
1,500
in 2030
Lesotho rank
148th
North Macedonia rank
151st

Population over time

  • Lesotho
  • North Macedonia
05001.0k1.5k199020102030

How they compare

Lesotho currently reports 1,708 against 1,500 in North Macedonia, a difference of 208.

That makes Lesotho's figure about 1.1 times North Macedonia's.

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

Lesotho ranks 148th and North Macedonia ranks 151st of 188 countries.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Lesotho North Macedonia Difference Ahead
1990s 1,119 1,512 392.55 North Macedonia
2000s 1,229 1,630 400.86 North Macedonia
2010s 1,332 1,622 289.8 North Macedonia
2020s 1,549 1,518 30.41 Lesotho
2030s 1,708 1,500 207.74 Lesotho

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher population, Lesotho or North Macedonia?
Lesotho, at 1,708 against 1,500 in North Macedonia as of 2030.
What is the difference in population between Lesotho and North Macedonia?
208, with Lesotho ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and North Macedonia?
41 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2030.
How do Lesotho and North Macedonia rank globally for population?
Lesotho ranks 148th and North Macedonia ranks 151st 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
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Coverage
280 places, 11,480 data points, 1990–2030
Last refreshed

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.