Lesotho LS: Rural Population Growth

1960 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Lesotho LS: Rural Population Growth data was reported at 0.761 % in 2017. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.772 % for 2016. Lesotho LS: Rural Population Growth data is updated yearly, averaging 1.198 % from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2017, with 58 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2.587 % in 1978 and a record low of 0.086 % in 2006. Lesotho LS: Rural Population Growth 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. 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: 2018 Revision.; Weighted average;

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Lesotho Lesotho LS: Rural Population Growth

What was Lesotho's Lesotho LS: Rural Population Growth in 2016?

Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
0.60 2016 0.62 2015 0.09 2006 2.59 1978 % yearly 1960 - 2016

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Lesotho Key Series

National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 3,422.710 2026 yearly 1980 - 2026
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 1,453.530 2026 yearly 1980 - 2026
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 3.176 2026 yearly 1980 - 2026
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (LSL bn) 24.402 2026 yearly 1982 - 2026
Forecast: Government Net Debt (LSL bn) 20.846 2026 yearly 1988 - 2026
Forecast: Government Revenue (LSL bn) 25.791 2026 yearly 1982 - 2026
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Employment (Person mn) 0.000 yearly -
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 2.190 2025 yearly 1980 - 2025
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 2015 yearly 2000 - 2015
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 5.500 2026 yearly 1980 - 2026
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -0.084 2026 yearly 1980 - 2026

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