Gabon vs Lesotho: Population aged 15-24 years
Gabon
450.28 thousands
in 2025
Lesotho
465.63 thousands
in 2025
Gabon rank
136th
Lesotho rank
133rd
Population aged 15-24 years over time
- Gabon
- Lesotho
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 465.63 thousands against 450.28 thousands in Gabon, a difference of 15.35 thousands.
Across all 56 years both countries report, Lesotho has been ahead every year.
Gabon ranks 136th and Lesotho ranks 133rd of 230 countries.
Lesotho has averaged higher in every one of the 6 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Gabon | Lesotho | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 104.73 thousands | 219.41 thousands | 114.68 thousands | Lesotho |
| 1980s | 142.13 thousands | 302.64 thousands | 160.51 thousands | Lesotho |
| 1990s | 202.59 thousands | 381.07 thousands | 178.48 thousands | Lesotho |
| 2000s | 289.57 thousands | 458 thousands | 168.43 thousands | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 371.04 thousands | 453.09 thousands | 82.05 thousands | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 421.38 thousands | 452.26 thousands | 30.87 thousands | Lesotho |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher population aged 15-24 years, Gabon or Lesotho?
- Lesotho, at 465.63 thousands against 450.28 thousands in Gabon as of 2025.
- What is the difference in population aged 15-24 years between Gabon and Lesotho?
- 15.35 thousands, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Gabon and Lesotho?
- 56 years are reported by both, from 1970 to 2025.
- How do Gabon and Lesotho rank globally for population aged 15-24 years?
- Gabon ranks 136th and Lesotho ranks 133rd of 230 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNESCO Institute for Statistics, published as Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
February 2026 Data Release