Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Lesotho
Lesotho: Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate was 1.55 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Lesotho, 1971–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Lesotho is 1.55 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
That represents a change of up 13.9% on the previous year and up 209.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Lesotho peaked at 5.56 % change on previous year in 1971 and was at its lowest, -1.42 % change on previous year, in 2015.
Lesotho ranks 110th of 233 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.
Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 5.56 % change on previous year | — |
| 1972 | 5.4 % change on previous year | -2.8% |
| 1973 | 5.04 % change on previous year | -6.7% |
| 1974 | 4.26 % change on previous year | -15.4% |
| 1975 | 3.42 % change on previous year | -19.8% |
| 1976 | 4.89 % change on previous year | +42.9% |
| 1977 | 4.51 % change on previous year | -7.6% |
| 1978 | 3.83 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 1979 | 3.22 % change on previous year | -15.7% |
| 1980 | 2.87 % change on previous year | -10.9% |
| 1981 | 2.7 % change on previous year | -5.9% |
| 1982 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -5.3% |
| 1983 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 1984 | 2.43 % change on previous year | -2.0% |
| 1985 | 2.45 % change on previous year | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 2.51 % change on previous year | +2.5% |
| 1987 | 4.84 % change on previous year | +92.9% |
| 1988 | 1.27 % change on previous year | -73.7% |
| 1989 | 1.45 % change on previous year | +13.7% |
| 1990 | 1.65 % change on previous year | +14.1% |
| 1991 | 1.88 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
| 1992 | 2.16 % change on previous year | +15.0% |
| 1993 | 2.38 % change on previous year | +9.9% |
| 1994 | 2.59 % change on previous year | +9.1% |
| 1995 | 2.78 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 1996 | 2.89 % change on previous year | +3.7% |
| 1997 | 2.79 % change on previous year | -3.5% |
| 1998 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -11.1% |
| 1999 | 2.48 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2000 | 2.22 % change on previous year | -10.6% |
| 2001 | 1.88 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 2002 | 1.5 % change on previous year | -20.0% |
| 2003 | 1.41 % change on previous year | -6.1% |
| 2004 | 0.8651 % change on previous year | -38.6% |
| 2005 | 0.2822 % change on previous year | -67.4% |
| 2006 | -0.3201 % change on previous year | -213.4% |
| 2007 | 1.1 % change on previous year | -442.7% |
| 2008 | 0.9678 % change on previous year | -11.8% |
| 2009 | 0.2859 % change on previous year | -70.5% |
| 2010 | -0.1806 % change on previous year | -163.2% |
| 2011 | -0.484 % change on previous year | +168.0% |
| 2012 | -0.6617 % change on previous year | +36.7% |
| 2013 | -1.08 % change on previous year | +63.0% |
| 2014 | -1.34 % change on previous year | +23.9% |
| 2015 | -1.42 % change on previous year | +6.3% |
| 2016 | -1.2 % change on previous year | -15.3% |
| 2017 | -0.6624 % change on previous year | -45.0% |
| 2018 | 0.0198 % change on previous year | -103.0% |
| 2019 | 0.3817 % change on previous year | +1828.4% |
| 2020 | 0.3693 % change on previous year | -3.2% |
| 2021 | 0.5912 % change on previous year | +60.1% |
| 2022 | 0.6472 % change on previous year | +9.5% |
| 2023 | 0.8663 % change on previous year | +33.8% |
| 2024 | 1.36 % change on previous year | +57.2% |
| 2025 | 1.55 % change on previous year | +13.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.46 % change on previous year | 3.22 % change on previous year | 5.56 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 1980s | 2.56 % change on previous year | 1.27 % change on previous year | 4.84 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.41 % change on previous year | 1.65 % change on previous year | 2.89 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.02 % change on previous year | -0.3201 % change on previous year | 2.22 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -0.6627 % change on previous year | -1.42 % change on previous year | 0.3817 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8979 % change on previous year | 0.3693 % change on previous year | 1.55 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 107 France 1.7 % change on previous year compare
- 108 New Zealand 1.69 % change on previous year compare
- 109 Jordan 1.59 % change on previous year compare
- 111 Aruba 1.5 % change on previous year compare
- 112 Isle of Man 1.49 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Iran 1.49 % change on previous year compare
More population data for Lesotho
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1905 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate -1.14 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1905 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.3315 % change on previous year (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.6353 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.201 (2100)
- Population density 107.36 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 190,191 (2100)
- Population growth rate by level of development -0.201 (2100)
- Total population (thousands), annual growth rate 1.12 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Lesotho?
- Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate in Lesotho was 1.55 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 5.56 % change on previous year in 1971.
- What is the lowest population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -1.42 % change on previous year in 2015.
- How does Lesotho rank for population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate?
- Lesotho ranks 110th out of 233 countries with data for 2025.
- Is population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 209.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Population aged 15-24 years (thousands), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Population aged 15-24 years UNESCO Institute for Statistics
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The year-on-year percentage change in Population aged 15-24 years (thousands). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.