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:
2.1 million
Sample size:
1200
Surveyed in:
2000, 2003, 2005, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2020
Survey languages:
English, Sotho
National partner:
Advision Lesotho
Team leader:
Libuseng Malephane
Country-specific releases
5 Feb 2021
Press releaseCommuniqués de presse — Citizens endorse the role of traditional leadership in contemporary Lesotho, Afrobarometer survey finds
21 Dec 2020
Publication — AD413: Citizens endorse traditional leaders, see greater role in contemporary Lesotho
Multi-country releases
15 Dec 2020
Publication — AD412: Ties that bind? Evidence of both unity and division in 18 African countries