Lesotho: Unemployment Tops Youth Concerns in Lesotho

Share of young Basotho who have thought “a lot” about emigrating has almost doubled since 2017, from 27% to 48%

Key findings

• Lesotho’s youth (aged 18-35) are more educated than older generations. About three-quarters (74%) of youth have attained at least secondary education, compared to 23%-41% among older age groups.
• But youth are also more likely to be unemployed. More than six in 10 (62%) say they are not employed and looking for work, compared to 53% of those aged 36-55.
• In addition to…