Digital Adoption in Lesotho
52% internet use · EGDI rank 157 of 193
This profile brings together internet use, financial inclusion and UN e-government indicators for Lesotho, with source years shown alongside each figure.
Internet and Connectivity
Internet use in Lesotho is reported at 52% for 2024. The indicator measures individuals using the internet rather than subscriptions.
| Connectivity indicator | Lesotho | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals using the internet | 52% | 2024 |
Digital Payments
Financial-inclusion indicators are shown separately from connectivity measures because they describe account ownership or payment use.
| Payments and financial inclusion | Lesotho | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Account ownership, age 15+ | 61.6% | 2024 |
| Mobile-money transaction volume growth | +18.4% | 2024 |
Digital Government
Lesotho ranked 157 of 193 UN member states in the 2024 E-Government Development Index, with an EGDI score of 0.4123 and is classified in the Middle group.
| UN E-Government Development Index | Lesotho |
|---|---|
| EGDI score | 0.4123 |
| Global rank | 157 |
| EGDI group | Middle EGDI |
Lesotho vs. Region and World
Lesotho is compared only where the same indicator definition is available for the country, its region and the world.
| Indicator | Lesotho | Sub-Saharan Africa | World |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet use | 52% (2024) | 36% (2025) | 74% (2025) |
Key Takeaways
- Internet use reached 52% in 2024, above the latest Sub-Saharan Africa aggregate.
- Account ownership was 61.6% in 2024, while mobile-money transaction volume rose 18.4%.
- Lesotho ranked 157th in the 2024 UN EGDI and remains in the Middle group.
Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of people in Lesotho use the internet?
52% in 2024.
What is Lesotho's UN E-Government ranking?
Lesotho ranked 157 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.4123.
How developed is digital government in Lesotho?
Lesotho ranked 157 of 193 UN member states in 2024, with an EGDI score of 0.4123.
Does this page estimate missing digital-adoption data for Lesotho?
No. Missing observations are left unavailable rather than estimated.
Sources & methodology
Sources for the indicators and definitions shown above.
View sources used for this page
Individuals using the internet. World Bank WDI republishes the underlying ITU series.
Mobile-money activity and payment-system developments reported by the central bank.
Household-level financial-inclusion and payment-access indicators, with source years shown alongside the figures.
EGDI score, rating group and global rank among 193 UN member states.
Data note: Indicators are shown with their published reference years.