Internet Users: Lesotho

Analysis# Lesotho Internet Users As of 2024, 51.797% of Lesotho's population uses the internet, reaching the country's all-time peak. This figure represents a dramatic shift from 1990, when internet access stood at 0%. Over three decades, Lesotho has transformed from complete digital disconnection to a nation where just over half the population maintains online access. The acceleration intensified after 2015, when penetration stood at 25%. By 2020, the rate had climbed to 43.658%, marking a critical inflection point driven by expanding mobile networks and infrastructure investment. The consistent annual growth from 2015 onward—averaging roughly 3–4 percentage points per year—signals sustained momentum toward broader digital inclusion across the country.