Lesotho Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

Lesotho Population Growth from 1980 to 1989

This page shows Lesotho population growth in the 1980s from 1980 to 1989. 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 1980 to 1989. Furthermore, this was two decades after Lesotho’s independence in 1966. Click here to review Lesotho country overview.

Chart of Lesotho Population Growth in the 1980s (1980 to 1989)

**Bar chart data are medium statistical estimates.

Conclusion

Lesotho’s population grew steadily from 1980 to 1989 for the decade. The population grew from 1.3 million people in 1980 to 1.6 million people in 1989. As a result, the population grew by 23.1% in the 1980s (1980 to 1989). 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 1990s.