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Country snapshot
Lesotho| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Official name | Kingdom of LesothoCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Parliamentary constitutional monarchyCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Capital | MaseruGeoNames [2024] |
| Head of state | LETSIE III (King)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Total area | 30,360 km²World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Total population | 2,340,000 peopleUN DESA WPP [2024] 2,337,000 people·World Bank WDI [2024] 2,337,000 people |
| Languages | Sesotho (official), English (official), Phuthi, Xhosa, ZuluCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| GDP (nominal) | 2,270,000,000 US$World Bank WDI [2024] |
| GDP per capita | 972 US$World Bank WDI [2024] |
| Life expectancy | 57.4–57.8 yearsWorld Bank WDI [2024] 57.8 years·UNDP HDI [2023] 57.38 years |
