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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Lesotho’s population is 88% larger than that of Eswatini, a difference of 1,094,601.
Lesotho’s surface area is 75% larger than that of Eswatini, a difference of 13,000 km².
Lesotho’s population density is 7.5% higher than that of Eswatini, a difference of 5.4 /km².
Eswatini’s nominal GDP is 114% larger than that of Lesotho, a difference of $2.59 billion.
Eswatini’s GDP per capita is 302% higher than that of Lesotho, a difference of $2,938.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Mbabane
Maseru
1,242,822
2,337,423
17,360 km²
30,360 km²
71.6 /km²
77 /km²
$4.86 billion · 2024
$2.27 billion · 2024
$3,910 · 2024
$972 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Southern Africa
Southern Africa
Lilangeni · SZL · E
Lesotho loti · LSL · L
Swazi
Basotho
+268
+266
.sz
.ls
SZ / SWZ
LS / LSO
Africa/Mbabane
Africa/Maseru
Swaziland
Lesotho
| Measure | Eswatini | Lesotho |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Mbabane | Maseru |
| Population | 1,242,822 | 2,337,423 |
| Surface area | 17,360 km² | 30,360 km² |
| Population density | 71.6 /km² | 77 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $4.86 billion · 2024 | $2.27 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $3,910 · 2024 | $972 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Southern Africa | Southern Africa |
| Currency | Lilangeni · SZL · E | Lesotho loti · LSL · L |
| Nationality | Swazi | Basotho |
| Phone code | +268 | +266 |
| Internet domain | .sz | .ls |
| ISO codes | SZ / SWZ | LS / LSO |
| Time zone | Africa/Mbabane | Africa/Maseru |
| Native name | Swaziland | Lesotho |
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Nestled between South Africa and Mozambique, Eswatini is a small yet vibrant kingdom where ancient traditions coexist with modern aspirations, offering travelers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness.
Full Eswatini profile →Lesotho (pronounced 'luh-ZOH-thee') is an enclaved sovereign state fully surrounded by South Africa, located in Southern Africa. It is a landlocked kingdom with a highly mountainous terrain, making it the only country in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 meters in elevation.
Full Lesotho profile →The capital of Eswatini is Mbabane.
Eswatini has a recorded population of approximately 1,242,822 people.
Eswatini covers an area of about 17,360 km².
Eswatini has a population density of roughly 71.6 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Eswatini has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $4.86 billion as of 2024.
Eswatini has a GDP per capita of approximately $3,910.
Eswatini uses the Lilangeni (SZL), with the symbol E.
Eswatini is located in Southern Africa, Africa.
The native name of Eswatini is Swaziland.
People from Eswatini are referred to as Swazi.
The international dialing code for Eswatini is +268.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Eswatini is .sz.
Eswatini uses the Africa/Mbabane time zone.
Nestled between South Africa and Mozambique, Eswatini is a small yet vibrant kingdom where ancient traditions coexist with modern aspirations, offering travelers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness.
The capital of Lesotho is Maseru.
Lesotho has a recorded population of approximately 2,337,423 people.
Lesotho covers an area of about 30,360 km².
Lesotho has a population density of roughly 77 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Lesotho has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.27 billion as of 2024.
Lesotho has a GDP per capita of approximately $972.
Lesotho uses the Lesotho loti (LSL), with the symbol L.
Lesotho is located in Southern Africa, Africa.
People from Lesotho are referred to as Basotho.
The international dialing code for Lesotho is +266.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Lesotho is .ls.
Lesotho uses the Africa/Maseru time zone.
Lesotho (pronounced 'luh-ZOH-thee') is an enclaved sovereign state fully surrounded by South Africa, located in Southern Africa. It is a landlocked kingdom with a highly mountainous terrain, making it the only country in the world that lies entirely above 1,000 meters in elevation.