Bank Depositors Statistics in Lesotho (2026)
Lesotho recorded commercial bank depositors of 433 per 1,000 adults in 2023, World Bank World Development Indicators data show. Up from 403.1 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 433 per 1,000 adults in 2023. Lesotho ranks #14 of 35 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa on this measure, and #69 of 95 globally.
Key Statistics
- Latest value (2023)
- 433 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Bank Depositors in Lesotho as of 2023, the most recent observation in World Bank World Development Indicators data.
- Change since 2022
- +7.4% (2023)
- Up from 403.1 per 1,000 adults in 2022 to 433 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- CAGR 2004–2023
- +3.7% per year (2023)
- Compound annual growth rate from 216.1 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 433 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Earliest value in this dataset (2004)
- 216.1 per 1,000 adults (2004)
- Earliest observation in this dataset, which covers 1990 onward (the source series may begin earlier). Up from 216.1 per 1,000 adults in 2004 to 433 per 1,000 adults in 2023.
- Record high (2023)
- 433 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- The 2023 value is the highest in the available World Bank World Development Indicators series for Lesotho.
- Rank in Sub-Saharan Africa
- #14 of 35 (2023)
- Lesotho ranks 14 of 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data, based on each country's latest value.
- Global rank
- #69 of 95 (2023)
- Lesotho ranks 69 of 95 countries with data globally.
- Sub-Saharan Africa average
- 534.5 per 1,000 adults (2023)
- Lesotho (433 per 1,000 adults) is below the average of 534.5 per 1,000 adults across the 35 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with data.
- Projected 2026 value
- 467.9 per 1,000 adults (2026)
- Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 2.6%); not an official figure.
- Number of depositors with commercial banks per 1,000 adults (2024)
- 446.9 per 1,000 adults (2024)
- Related indicator from IMF Financial Access Survey (alternative source for cross-checking; not merged with the main series).
- Internet use in Lesotho (2024)
- 51.8% (2024)
- 51.8% of the population in Lesotho used the internet in 2024 (World Bank); shown for context only.
- Population (2024)
- 2.3 million (2024)
- Lesotho had a population of 2.3 million in 2024 (World Bank); shown for scale only.
Trend, 2004–2023
| Year | per 1,000 adults | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 433 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | 403 | −0.3% |
| 2021 | 404 | −0.5% |
| 2020 | 406 | +5.4% |
| 2019 | 385 | −5.7% |
| 2018 | 408 | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 382 | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 361 | +3.8% |
| 2015 | 348 | +7.0% |
| 2014 | 325 | +3.2% |
| 2013 | 315 | +10.2% |
| 2012 | 286 | −19.5% |
| 2011 | 356 | +24.8% |
| 2010 | 285 | +26.9% |
| 2009 | 225 | +5.2% |
| 2008 | 214 | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 212 | −38.5% |
| 2006 | 345 | +31.9% |
| 2005 | 262 | +21.1% |
| 2004 | 216 | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the latest figure for commercial bank depositors in Lesotho?
Commercial bank depositors in Lesotho stood at 433 per 1,000 adults in 2023, according to World Bank World Development Indicators data.
Where does Lesotho rank globally on bank depositors?
Lesotho ranks 69 of 95 countries with data globally, based on the latest World Bank World Development Indicators value for each country.
What could bank depositors in Lesotho look like in 2026?
A trend-based projection puts it at 467.9 per 1,000 adults in 2026. Projection based on 7-year trend (CAGR 2.6%); not an official figure.
Source & methodology
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators, indicator
FB.CBK.DPTR.P3, retrieved .
Figures are shown exactly as published in the source dataset; only the change column of the trend table is computed from adjacent published values.Read more on the methodology page. All figures are estimates and projections; this is not financial advice.
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