Lesotho LS: Population Density: People per Square Km

1961 - 2016 | Yearly | Person/sq km | World Bank

Lesotho LS: Population Density: People per Square Km data was reported at 73.562 Person/sq km in 2017. This records an increase from the previous number of 72.590 Person/sq km for 2016. Lesotho LS: Population Density: People per Square Km data is updated yearly, averaging 51.911 Person/sq km from Dec 1961 to 2017, with 57 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 73.562 Person/sq km in 2017 and a record low of 28.540 Person/sq km in 1961. Lesotho LS: Population Density: People per Square Km data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Lesotho – Table LS.World Bank.WDI: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Population density is midyear population divided by land area in square kilometers. Population is based on the de facto definition of population, which counts all residents regardless of legal status or citizenship--except for refugees not permanently settled in the country of asylum, who are generally considered part of the population of their country of origin. Land area is a country's total area, excluding area under inland water bodies, national claims to continental shelf, and exclusive economic zones. In most cases the definition of inland water bodies includes major rivers and lakes.; ; Food and Agriculture Organization and World Bank population estimates.; Weighted average;

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What was Lesotho's Lesotho LS: Population Density: People per Square Km in 2016?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
72.59 2016 71.63 2015 28.54 1961 72.59 2016 Person/sq km yearly 1961 - 2016

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National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 3,722.060 2029 yearly 1981 - 2029
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 1,301.510 2029 yearly 1981 - 2029
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 1.599 2029 yearly 1981 - 2029
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (LSL bn) 31.496 2029 yearly 1983 - 2029
Forecast: Government Net Debt (LSL bn) 39.141 2029 yearly 1989 - 2029
Forecast: Government Revenue (LSL bn) 29.510 2029 yearly 1983 - 2029
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 2.270 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 2015 yearly 2000 - 2015
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 5.500 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -0.127 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028

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