Stateness Index in Lesotho
Lesotho: Stateness Index was 8 in 2025. ▲ Rising
Stateness Index in Lesotho, 2009–2025
Source: Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stateness index in Lesotho is 8, measured in 2025. That is the highest value across all 9 years on record.
The figure is up 10.3% on the previous year and up 14.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stateness index in Lesotho peaked at 8 in 2025 and was at its lowest, 7, in 2011.
Lesotho ranks 39th of 128 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Stateness Index in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 7.25 | — |
| 2011 | 7 | -3.4% |
| 2013 | 7.5 | +7.1% |
| 2015 | 7 | -6.7% |
| 2017 | 7.5 | +7.1% |
| 2019 | 7 | -6.7% |
| 2021 | 7 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 7.25 | +3.6% |
| 2025 | 8 | +10.3% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 8 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 7.25, 1.1× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 8 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 7.25, 1.1× the median. (39 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7.25 | 7.25 | 7.25 | 1 |
| 2010s | 7.2 | 7 | 7.5 | 5 |
| 2020s | 7.42 | 7 | 8 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More reference data data for Lesotho
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0331 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5388 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0101 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1115 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0549 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is stateness index in Lesotho?
- Stateness index in Lesotho was 8 in 2025, according to Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stateness index recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 8 in 2025.
- What is the lowest stateness index recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 7 in 2011.
- How does Lesotho rank for stateness index?
- Lesotho ranks 39th out of 128 countries with data for 2025.
- Is stateness index rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Bertelsmann Transformation Index (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Stateness Index. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Indicates the extent to which the state has the monopoly on the use of force, provides basic public services across the country, citizens accept the state as legitimate, religious dogmas do not interfere, and citizenship is accessible.