Lowest Poverty in Lesotho

Top 28 cities ranked by lowest poverty

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All Countries · Lesotho

Lowest Poverty — Lesotho

1 Mapoteng 10 41.9%

2 Maseru 14 41.9%

3 Maputsoe 12 41.9%

4 Mohale's Hoek 15 41.9%

5 Mafeteng 13 41.9%

6 Hlotse 12 41.9%

7 Butha-Buthe 11 41.9%

8 Mabote 10 41.9%

9 Quthing 18 41.9%

10 Teyateyaneng 10 41.9%

11 Qacha’s Nek 17 41.9%

12 Thaba-Tseka 19 41.9%

13 Mokhotlong 16 41.9%

14 Roma 14 41.9%

15 Sefikeng 10 41.9%

16 Nako 14 41.9%

17 Mazenod 14 41.9%

18 Mantsebo 41.9%

19 Semonkong 14 41.9%

20 Phamong 15 41.9%

21 Mamathes 41.9%

22 Mount Moorosi 18 41.9%

23 Pitseng 12 41.9%

24 Thabana Morena 41.9%

25 Mantsonyane 19 41.9%

26 Peka 12 41.9%

27 Kolo 14 41.9%

28 Morija 14 41.9%

Cities with the lowest poverty rates in Lesotho demonstrate strong economic conditions where most residents have adequate financial resources. Mapoteng has a poverty rate of just 41.9%.

Low poverty rates typically reflect a combination of strong job markets, educated populations, and higher wage levels. These communities often feature well-funded public services, good school systems, and active civic engagement.

While low poverty rates are encouraging, some of these cities maintain their statistics partly through high costs of living that effectively price out lower-income residents, raising questions about housing equity and economic diversity.

Did You Know?

1. Only 41.9% of residents in Mapoteng live below the poverty line.
2. The federal poverty line for a family of four is approximately $31,200 per year (2024).
3. Cities with the lowest poverty rates tend to also rank high in education, income, and safety metrics.

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