Eswatini vs Lesotho: SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate
SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate over time
- Eswatini
- Lesotho
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 33.63 against 32.94 in Eswatini, a difference of 0.69.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 26 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Lesotho ahead.
Eswatini ranks 27th and Lesotho ranks 25th of 117 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Eswatini averaged higher in 2 and Lesotho in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eswatini | Lesotho | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 54.38 | 55.06 | 0.6853 | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 40.43 | 34.02 | 6.41 | Eswatini |
| 2020s | 35.3 | 34.33 | 0.9738 | Eswatini |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate, Eswatini or Lesotho?
- Lesotho, at 33.63 against 32.94 in Eswatini as of 2025.
- What is the difference in sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate between Eswatini and Lesotho?
- 0.69, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eswatini and Lesotho?
- 26 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2025.
- How do Eswatini and Lesotho rank globally for sdg indicator 1.1.1: working poverty rate?
- Eswatini ranks 27th and Lesotho ranks 25th of 117 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- International Labour Organization, published as SDG indicator 1.1.1: Working poverty rate (15+). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The series is part of the ILO modelled estimates and is harmonized to account for differences in national data and scope of coverage, collection and tabulation methodologies as well as for other country-specific factors. The working poverty rate conveys the percentage of employed persons living in poverty in spite of being employed. Poverty is defined using the international poverty line of US$3 per day in purchasing power parity (PPP). For more information, refer to the Labour Market-related SDG Indicators (ILOSDG) database description.