Lesotho Internet Users

Lesotho’s share of internet users rose from zero in 1990 to 50.79 percent in 2025, marking a steady expansion over three decades and placing the country at rank 152 globally. The all‑time peak of 50.79 percent coincides with the most recent measurement year, reflecting the cumulative impact of mobile broadband rollout, liberalisation of the telecommunications sector and government initiatives such as the Lesotho ICT Policy that aim to broaden digital access. Compared with regional peers, Lesotho trails Angola’s 51.27 percent and Vanuatu’s 51.49 percent but exceeds Comoros (47.15 percent) and Zimbabwe (46.76 percent), suggesting a moderate position within the Southern African digital landscape. The upward trajectory has been driven by falling handset costs, increased network coverage in rural districts and the growth of e‑government services, yet gaps remain in affordability and digital literacy. Continued investment in fiber infrastructure and targeted subsidies for low‑income households could sustain the current momentum and push Lesotho beyond the half‑population threshold in the coming years.