Lesotho's population density has shown gradual growth between 1990 and 2021, with relatively steady increases over the years. Starting at 59 people per square kilometer in 1990, the density rose steadily throughout the 1990s, reaching 66 by 2000. From 2000 to 2010, the growth was slow but consistent, hovering around 66–67 people per sq. km. However, a slight acceleration in density was observed from 2010 onward, with the figure reaching 75 by 2021. Contributing factors to this moderate rise include natural population growth, though Lesotho's mountainous terrain and rural living conditions have tempered urban expansion, resulting in relatively slow population concentration compared to other countries.
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