Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Lesotho
Lesotho: Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological was 34.52 Hectares in 2020. ▬ Flat
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Lesotho, 2000–2020
Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Hectares.
Analysis
The most recent figure for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Lesotho is 34.52 Hectares, measured in 2020. That is the highest value across all 21 years on record.
The figure is unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Lesotho peaked at 34.52 Hectares in 2000 and was at its lowest, 34.52 Hectares, in 2000.
That places Lesotho 28th out of 28 countries with data for 2020, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Hectares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 34.52 Hectares | — |
| 2001 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2005 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2010 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 34.52 Hectares | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34.52 Hectares | 34.52 Hectares | 34.52 Hectares | 10 |
| 2010s | 34.52 Hectares | 34.52 Hectares | 34.52 Hectares | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.52 Hectares | 34.52 Hectares | 34.52 Hectares | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 25 Finland 22,409 Hectares compare
- 25 Moldova 386.5 Hectares compare
- 26 Mauritania 312.8 Hectares compare
- 26 Central African Republic 22,303 Hectares compare
- 26 Democratic Republic of the Congo 126,155 Hectares compare
- 27 Cabo Verde 45.72 Hectares compare
- 27 Congo 21,946 Hectares compare
- 28 Nigeria 21,627 Hectares compare
- 29 Cameroon 20,340 Hectares compare
- 30 Thailand 19,873 Hectares compare
- 31 Malaysia 19,114 Hectares compare
More environment data for Lesotho
- Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly 7.08 Percentage change (2025)
- Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly 7.72 Percentage change (2025)
- Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly -18.9 Percentage change (2024)
- Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly -26.87 Percentage change (2024)
- Land use hidden — Cropland 3,607 Square kilometres (2023)
- Land use hidden — Total area 30,360 Square kilometres (2023)
- Land use hidden — Land area 30,360 Square kilometres (2023)
- Land use hidden — Permanent meadows and pastures 20,000 Square kilometres (2023)
- Land use hidden — Other areas, annual growth rate -11.75 % change on previous year (2023)
- Land use hidden — Total area, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Lesotho?
- Africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological in Lesotho was 34.52 Hectares in 2020, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
- What is the highest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 34.52 Hectares in 2000.
- What is the lowest africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.52 Hectares in 2000.
- How does Lesotho rank for africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological?
- Lesotho ranks 28th out of 28 countries with data for 2020.
- Is africa's development dynamics (afdd) table 23 - ecological rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 23 - Ecological sustainability — Forest land. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The Statistical Annex to the annual Africa's Development Dynamics (AFDD) report is a collection of development indicators that were gathered and analysed while conducting the research that went into the report. These data are also available online for free viewing or download at https://oe.cd/AFDD-2024, a bilingual website which links to the electronic version of the Africa's Development Dynamics book in both English and French. Table 23 shows indicators of ecological sustainability, in terms of land use. This includes number of hectars of land allocated to different kinds of use, carbon stock in living biomass, and fertiliser use, and wood production.