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Population
Surface area
Nominal GDP
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Zambia’s population is 812% larger than that of Lesotho, a difference of 18,977,533.
Zambia’s surface area is about 24.8× that of Lesotho, a difference of 722,250 km².
Lesotho’s population density is 172% higher than that of Zambia, a difference of 48.7 /km².
Zambia’s nominal GDP is about 11.1× that of Lesotho, a difference of $23.03 billion.
Zambia’s GDP per capita is 22% higher than that of Lesotho, a difference of $215.
Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.
Maseru
Lusaka
2,337,423
21,314,956
30,360 km²
752,610 km²
77 /km²
28.3 /km²
$2.27 billion · 2024
$25.30 billion · 2024
$972 · 2024
$1,187 · 2024
Africa
Africa
Southern Africa
Southern Africa
Lesotho loti · LSL · L
Zambian kwacha · ZMW · ZK
Basotho
Zambian
+266
+260
.ls
.zm
LS / LSO
ZM / ZMB
Africa/Maseru
Africa/Lusaka
Lesotho
Zambia
| Measure | Lesotho | Zambia |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Maseru | Lusaka |
| Population | 2,337,423 | 21,314,956 |
| Surface area | 30,360 km² | 752,610 km² |
| Population density | 77 /km² | 28.3 /km² |
| Nominal GDP | $2.27 billion · 2024 | $25.30 billion · 2024 |
| GDP per capita | $972 · 2024 | $1,187 · 2024 |
| Region | Africa | Africa |
| Subregion | Southern Africa | Southern Africa |
| Currency | Lesotho loti · LSL · L | Zambian kwacha · ZMW · ZK |
| Nationality | Basotho | Zambian |
| Phone code | +266 | +260 |
| Internet domain | .ls | .zm |
| ISO codes | LS / LSO | ZM / ZMB |
| Time zone | Africa/Maseru | Africa/Lusaka |
| Native name | Lesotho | Zambia |
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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 →Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered by eight countries. The capital city, Lusaka, is a bustling hub for commerce and politics. With an estimated population of about 18 million people, Zambia is a diverse nation with a growing economy centered around mining, agriculture, and tourism.
Full Zambia profile →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.
The capital of Zambia is Lusaka.
Zambia has a recorded population of approximately 21,314,956 people.
Zambia covers an area of about 752,610 km².
Zambia has a population density of roughly 28.3 /km² (people per square kilometre).
Zambia has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $25.30 billion as of 2024.
Zambia has a GDP per capita of approximately $1,187.
Zambia uses the Zambian kwacha (ZMW), with the symbol ZK.
Zambia is located in Southern Africa, Africa.
People from Zambia are referred to as Zambian.
The international dialing code for Zambia is +260.
The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Zambia is .zm.
Zambia uses the Africa/Lusaka time zone.
Zambia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa, bordered by eight countries. The capital city, Lusaka, is a bustling hub for commerce and politics. With an estimated population of about 18 million people, Zambia is a diverse nation with a growing economy centered around mining, agriculture, and tourism.