Technology · Southern Africa
Lesotho Internet Users
51.8%as of 2024+5.7% vs 2023
Individuals using the internet as a share of population. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated July 17, 2026.
Trend
History
| Period | Internet Users |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 51.8% |
| 2023 | 49% |
| 2022 | 48.1% |
| 2021 | 45.1% |
| 2020 | 43.7% |
| 2019 | 42.3% |
| 2018 | 40.8% |
| 2017 | 39% |
| 2016 | 32.5% |
| 2015 | 25% |
| 2014 | 22% |
| 2013 | 15% |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=LS&metric_key=internet_users_pct" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Internet Users across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Internet Users |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 41.2% |
| Kenya | 35% |
| South Africa | 78.4% |
| Egypt | 74.6% |
| Ghana | 72.2% |
| Ethiopia | 21.9% |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lesotho's share of the population using the internet?
Lesotho's share of the population using the internet is 51.8% as of 2024, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get Lesotho Internet Users data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=LS&metric_key=internet_users_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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