Lesotho vs India: What the Numbers Mean

Lesotho has a population of 2,363,325 and is growing at 0.87% per year.India has a population of 1,476,630,000 and is growing at 0.81% per year. The difference between them is 1,474,266,675 people, with India in the lead.

Population is more than a headcount. Lesotho has a density of 78 people per km² across 30,355 km², while India has a density of 449 people per km² across 3,287,590 km². These figures shape how each country manages housing, infrastructure, and resources. For how these numbers are computed, see our Methodology page.