Botswana vs Lesotho: What the Numbers Mean

Botswana has a population of 2,562,122 and is growing at 2.42% per year.Lesotho has a population of 2,363,325 and is growing at 0.87% per year. The difference between them is 198,797 people, with Botswana in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Botswana has a density of 4 people per km² across 582,000 km², while Lesotho has a density of 78 people per km² across 30,355 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.