Lesotho Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

Lesotho Population Growth from 1970 to 1979

This page shows Lesotho population growth in the 1970s from 1970 to 1979. Lesotho’s official name is the Kingdom of Lesotho. The country is located in the southeastern region of Africa. Additionally, it borders and is completely surrounded by South Africa. Eventually, Lesotho gained independence from the United Kingdom on October 4th, 1966.

The chart and review show the total population growth of Lesotho from 1970 to 1979. Furthermore, this was the decade after Lesotho’s independence in 1966. Click here to review Lesotho country overview.

Chart of Lesotho Population Growth in the 1970s (1970 to 1979)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Lesotho’s population grew steadily from 1970 to 1979 for the decade. The population grew from 1 million people in 1970 to 1.3 million people in 1979. As a result, the population grew by 20.1% in the 1970s (1970 to 1979). Additionally, the total life expectancy in Lesotho is approximately 54.3 years (2019). Lastly, around 25% of Lesotho’s population lives in urban areas and the rest live in rural areas.

Most importantly, the life expectancy in Lesotho has increased from 47.9 years in 1960 to 54.3 years in 2019. To conclude, Lesotho maintained sustained population growth despite having similar challenges as most countries on the African continent. Click here for Lesotho’s population growth in the 1980s.