World population level education in Lesotho
Lesotho: World population level education was 635,500 in 2100. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2100)
635,500
World rank
150th
of 200 countries
All-time high
635,500
in 2100
All-time low
1,800
in 1950
Years of data
31
1950–2100
World population level education in Lesotho, 1950–2100
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for world population level education in Lesotho is 635,500, measured in 2100. That is the highest value across all 31 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 9.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, world population level education in Lesotho peaked at 635,500 in 2100 and was at its lowest, 1,800, in 1950.
Lesotho ranks 150th of 200 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
World population level education in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1,800 | — |
| 1955 | 2,500 | +38.9% |
| 1960 | 3,700 | +48.0% |
| 1965 | 5,600 | +51.4% |
| 1970 | 8,500 | +51.8% |
| 1975 | 12,600 | +48.2% |
| 1980 | 16,700 | +32.5% |
| 1985 | 22,300 | +33.5% |
| 1990 | 29,400 | +31.8% |
| 1995 | 37,000 | +25.9% |
| 2000 | 46,100 | +24.6% |
| 2005 | 55,400 | +20.2% |
| 2010 | 90,500 | +63.4% |
| 2015 | 87,600 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 111,000 | +26.7% |
| 2025 | 135,500 | +22.1% |
| 2030 | 163,600 | +20.7% |
| 2035 | 195,500 | +19.5% |
| 2040 | 231,900 | +18.6% |
| 2045 | 270,800 | +16.8% |
| 2050 | 309,400 | +14.3% |
| 2055 | 347,200 | +12.2% |
| 2060 | 383,600 | +10.5% |
| 2065 | 419,800 | +9.4% |
| 2070 | 455,800 | +8.6% |
| 2075 | 490,500 | +7.6% |
| 2080 | 523,200 | +6.7% |
| 2085 | 553,200 | +5.7% |
| 2090 | 581,100 | +5.0% |
| 2095 | 608,300 | +4.7% |
| 2100 | 635,500 | +4.5% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 635,500 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5.45 million, 12% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 635,500 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.69 million, 14% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 2,150 | 1,800 | 2,500 | 2 |
| 1960s | 4,650 | 3,700 | 5,600 | 2 |
| 1970s | 10,550 | 8,500 | 12,600 | 2 |
| 1980s | 19,500 | 16,700 | 22,300 | 2 |
| 1990s | 33,200 | 29,400 | 37,000 | 2 |
| 2000s | 50,750 | 46,100 | 55,400 | 2 |
| 2010s | 89,050 | 87,600 | 90,500 | 2 |
| 2020s | 123,250 | 111,000 | 135,500 | 2 |
| 2030s | 179,550 | 163,600 | 195,500 | 2 |
| 2040s | 251,350 | 231,900 | 270,800 | 2 |
| 2050s | 328,300 | 309,400 | 347,200 | 2 |
| 2060s | 401,700 | 383,600 | 419,800 | 2 |
| 2070s | 473,150 | 455,800 | 490,500 | 2 |
| 2080s | 538,200 | 523,200 | 553,200 | 2 |
| 2090s | 594,700 | 581,100 | 608,300 | 2 |
| 2100s | 635,500 | 635,500 | 635,500 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 147 Uruguay 711,300 compare
- 148 Liberia 705,700 compare
- 149 Bosnia and Herzegovina 693,000 compare
- 151 Trinidad and Tobago 608,300 compare
- 152 Equatorial Guinea 606,200 compare
- 153 Estonia 600,100 compare
More education data for Lesotho
- Gender gap education levels, gaps filled 68.25 (2024)
- Primary enrollment selected countries, gaps filled 67.83 (2024)
- Teachers in secondary education, both sexes (number), gaps filled 5,672 (2023)
- Repeaters in primary education, all grades, both sexes (number), gaps 30,627 (2024)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, male (number), gaps filled 22,924 (2022)
- Enrolment in pre-primary education, female (number), gaps filled 23,698 (2022)
- Secondary education, pupils, gaps filled 136,497 (2017)
- Primary education, duration (years), annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Primary education, pupils, gaps filled 309,480 (2024)
- Primary education, pupils, annual growth rate -0.8093 % change on previous year (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is world population level education in Lesotho?
- World population level education in Lesotho was 635,500 in 2100, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest world population level education recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 635,500 in 2100.
- What is the lowest world population level education recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,800 in 1950.
- How does Lesotho rank for world population level education?
- Lesotho ranks 150th out of 200 countries with data for 2100.
- Is world population level education rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 9.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of World population level education. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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