Lesotho LS: Rural Population: % of Total Population

1960 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Lesotho LS: Rural Population: % of Total Population data was reported at 71.628 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 72.160 % for 2016. Lesotho LS: Rural Population: % of Total Population data is updated yearly, averaging 86.837 % from Dec 1960 to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 96.488 % in 1960 and a record low of 71.628 % in 2017. Lesotho LS: Rural Population: % of Total Population 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: Population and Urbanization Statistics. Rural population refers to people living in rural areas as defined by national statistical offices. It is calculated as the difference between total population and urban population.; ; World Bank staff estimates based on the United Nations Population Division's World Urbanization Prospects: 2014 Revision.; Weighted average;

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Lesotho Lesotho LS: Rural Population: % of Total Population

What was Lesotho's Lesotho LS: Rural Population: % of Total Population in 2016?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
72.16 2016 72.69 2015 72.16 2016 96.49 1960 % yearly 1960 - 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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