Air passengers in Lesotho
Lesotho: Air passengers was 1,300 in 1999. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Lesotho, 1974–1999
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 1999, air passengers in Lesotho stood at 1,300. That is the lowest value across all 26 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 95.4% on the previous year and down 97.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Lesotho peaked at 63,000 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 1,300, in 1999.
Lesotho ranks 178th of 183 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 22,333 | 10,000 | 52,000 | 6 |
| 1980s | 52,060 | 36,300 | 63,000 | 10 |
| 1990s | 26,710 | 1,300 | 56,000 | 10 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Lesotho?
- Air passengers in Lesotho was 1,300 in 1999, according to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest air passengers recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 63,000 in 1988.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,300 in 1999.
- How does Lesotho rank for air passengers?
- Lesotho ranks 178th out of 183 countries with data for 1999.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Air passengers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Domestic and international passengers of airlines registered in the country. Passengers counted each time they travel.