Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Lesotho
Lesotho: Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth was 108.33 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Lesotho, 1975–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Lesotho is 108.33 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 80.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Lesotho peaked at 181.82 % change on previous year in 1975 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2005.
Lesotho ranks 11th of 193 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 181.82 % change on previous year | — |
| 1978 | 77.78 % change on previous year | -57.2% |
| 1979 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1980 | -56.25 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | 14.29 % change on previous year | -125.4% |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2003 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2004 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2005 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 2007 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2010 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | 100 % change on previous year | — |
| 2014 | 60 % change on previous year | -40.0% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2016 | -68.75 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 20 % change on previous year | -129.1% |
| 2018 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2020 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2021 | 0 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | 100 % change on previous year | — |
| 2023 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 108.33 % change on previous year | — |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 108.33 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 10.22 % change on previous year, 10.6× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 108.33 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 8.31 % change on previous year, 13.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 86.53 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 181.82 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 1980s | -20.98 % change on previous year | -56.25 % change on previous year | 14.29 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 1990s | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | -16.67 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | 11.12 % change on previous year | -68.75 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.67 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 108.33 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 8 Slovenia 142.86 % change on previous year compare
- 9 Italy 112.1 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Estonia 110 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Netherlands 102.98 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Cyprus 100 % change on previous year compare
- 14 United Kingdom 98.57 % 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)
- World population growth -0.2% (2100)
- Population density 107.36 people per km² (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 190,191 people (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development -0.2% (2100)
- Number of people living in urban and rural areas, annual growth rate 3.4 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Lesotho?
- Refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth in Lesotho was 108.33 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 181.82 % change on previous year in 1975.
- What is the lowest refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2005.
- How does Lesotho rank for refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth?
- Lesotho ranks 11th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is refugee population by country or territory of origin, annual growth rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 80.6%. 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 Refugee population by country or territory of origin, 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 Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Refugees by country of origin UNHCR (2025) – with major processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Refugee population by country or territory of origin. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.