Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Lesotho
Lesotho: Child population (UN estimates and projections) was 786.22 in 2030. ▬ Flat
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Lesotho, 1990–2030
Source: International Labour Organization.
Analysis
In 2030, child population (un estimates and projections) in Lesotho stood at 786.22.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.6% on the previous year and down 1.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, child population (un estimates and projections) in Lesotho peaked at 821.53 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 719.18, in 2007.
That places Lesotho 134th out of 188 countries with data for 2030, putting it in the middle of the range.
Child population (UN estimates and projections) in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 776.55 | — |
| 1991 | 790.24 | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 801.57 | +1.4% |
| 1993 | 810.18 | +1.1% |
| 1994 | 815.97 | +0.7% |
| 1995 | 819.58 | +0.4% |
| 1996 | 821.53 | +0.2% |
| 1997 | 819.75 | -0.2% |
| 1998 | 813.49 | -0.8% |
| 1999 | 804.52 | -1.1% |
| 2000 | 793.64 | -1.4% |
| 2001 | 782.02 | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 769.81 | -1.6% |
| 2003 | 756.98 | -1.7% |
| 2004 | 743.72 | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 730.17 | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 721.09 | -1.2% |
| 2007 | 719.18 | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 721.2 | +0.3% |
| 2009 | 724.92 | +0.5% |
| 2010 | 729.46 | +0.6% |
| 2011 | 735.51 | +0.8% |
| 2012 | 742.89 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | 751.32 | +1.1% |
| 2014 | 761 | +1.3% |
| 2015 | 770.86 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 780.01 | +1.2% |
| 2017 | 787.22 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | 792.47 | +0.7% |
| 2019 | 796.97 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | 801.33 | +0.5% |
| 2021 | 805.04 | +0.5% |
| 2022 | 806.92 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | 807.25 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 806.86 | -0.0% |
| 2025 | 805.94 | -0.1% |
| 2026 | 803.58 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 799.71 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 795.32 | -0.5% |
| 2029 | 790.74 | -0.6% |
| 2030 | 786.22 | -0.6% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 786.22 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3,971, 20% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 786.22 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 6,548, 12% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 807.34 | 776.55 | 821.53 | 10 |
| 2000s | 746.27 | 719.18 | 793.64 | 10 |
| 2010s | 764.77 | 729.46 | 796.97 | 10 |
| 2020s | 802.27 | 790.74 | 807.25 | 10 |
| 2030s | 786.22 | 786.22 | 786.22 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More gender data for Lesotho
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.5717 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 1,708 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 1,708 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.83 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 26,291 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 26,787 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 25,880 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 26,319 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 25,717 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, male, interpolated 26,150 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is child population (un estimates and projections) in Lesotho?
- Child population (un estimates and projections) in Lesotho was 786.22 in 2030, according to International Labour Organization.
- What is the highest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 821.53 in 1996.
- What is the lowest child population (un estimates and projections) recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 719.18 in 2007.
- How does Lesotho rank for child population (un estimates and projections)?
- Lesotho ranks 134th out of 188 countries with data for 2030.
- Is child population (un estimates and projections) rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from International Labour Organization, published as part of Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. La población infantil incluye a los niños menores de 15 años 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.