Lesotho: Despite Gains, Majority of Basotho Experienced Moderate or High Lived Poverty

More than four in 10 say they had to ask for help from friends or neighbours to make ends meet.

Key findings

• Most Basotho (85%) say they or a household member went without a cash income at least once during the previous year, while 60% experienced shortages of food and half went without needed medical care (50%) and water (50%).
• About six in 10 citizens (59%) experienced moderate or high levels of lived poverty during the past year, a significant improvement compared to 2020 (70%). Only 5%…