Religion in Lesotho

Religion in Lesotho (Afrobarometer 2020)
  1. Protestantism (52%)
  2. Catholicism (41%)
  3. Others / None (7%)

Christianity is the dominant religion in Lesotho, with Protestantism and Catholicism being its main denominations.

The 2022 United States Department of State report found Protestants slightly outnumbered Catholics. Non-Christian religions represent only 1.5% of the population, and those of no religion 3.5%. The non-Christian people primarily subscribe to traditional African religions, with small groups of Muslims, Hindus and Baha'is.