Lesotho



54%
of Basotho say that southern African countries should respect the independence of other countries in the region
57%
of Basotho are not satisfied with the way democracy works in Lesotho
39%
of Basotho believe daughters should be allowed to suceed to traditional chieftaincy.
Capital:
Maseru
Population:
2.2 million
Sample size:
1200
Surveyed in:
2000, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2017
Survey languages:
English
National partner:
Advision Lesotho
Team leader:
Libuseng Malephane
Country-specific releases
21 Jan 2019
Publication — AD270: Basotho see progress in fight against corruption but fear retaliation if they report incidents
11 Oct 2018
Publication — AD242: Rights in Lesotho: Citizen views on police abuse, media and personal freedom, gender equality
Multi-country releases
19 Nov 2018
Press releaseCommuniqués de presse — Taking stock: Survey findings track citizens’ priorities, Sustainable Development Goals, and government performance in Africa
19 Nov 2018
Publication — PP51: Taking stock: Citizen priorities and assessments three years into the SDGs