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Western Sahara
742,543
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Lesotho
2,295,303
Population nowAs of 2026, Western Sahara has a population of about 742,543 while Lesotho has about 2,295,303 — a difference of 1,552,760 people. Western Sahara is growing faster (1.6% per year).
| Western Sahara | Metric | Lesotho |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6% | Growth rate / yr | 1.05% |
| 22.0 | Birth rate / 1,000 | 19.5 |
| 6.0 | Death rate / 1,000 | 9.0 |
| 2.8 | Density / km² | 75.6 |
| 50.3% | Male % | 48.9% |
| 73.0% | Literacy % | 88.0% |
| 14.0% | Smoking % | 18.0% |
| 49.8 | Life expectancy | 50.8 |