Mobile phone subscriptions in Lesotho
Lesotho: Mobile phone subscriptions was 1.64 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Mobile phone subscriptions in Lesotho, 1980–2024
Source: International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for mobile phone subscriptions in Lesotho is 1.64 million, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 2.5% on the previous year and down 23.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, mobile phone subscriptions in Lesotho peaked at 2.38 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1980.
Lesotho ranks 156th of 212 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,659 | 0 | 12,000 | 10 |
| 2000s | 288,309 | 21,600 | 661,000 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.78 million | 987,448 | 2.38 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.64 million | 1.56 million | 1.82 million | 5 |
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More science & technology data for Lesotho
- Scientific and technical journal articles 60.18 (2023)
- Research and development expenditure 0.1% (2023)
- Landline Internet subscriptions per 100 people 0.3794 per 100 people (2024)
- Researchers in R&D 32.24 per million people (2023)
- Technicians in R&D 6.95 per million people (2015)
Frequently asked questions
- What is mobile phone subscriptions in Lesotho?
- Mobile phone subscriptions in Lesotho was 1.64 million in 2024, according to International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 2.38 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest mobile phone subscriptions recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1980.
- How does Lesotho rank for mobile phone subscriptions?
- Lesotho ranks 156th out of 212 countries with data for 2024.
- Is mobile phone subscriptions rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from International Telecommunication Union (ITU), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Mobile phone subscriptions. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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