Lesotho

Lesotho, often called the 'Kingdom in the Sky,' has extremely limited forest resources, with forest area covering only 1.137% of its total land area. This minimal coverage indicates severe environmental degradation, susceptibility to soil erosion, and limited natural carbon sequestration capacity.

The country is experiencing substantial inflationary pressure, with an inflation rate of 6.342%. For a nation with a very low GDP per capita and high unemployment, this level of inflation significantly erodes the purchasing power of the average citizen and exacerbates poverty.

Despite a modest GDP growth rate of 1.827%, Lesotho’s economy struggles to provide opportunities for its citizens. The country suffers from a very high unemployment rate (16.457%) coupled with a low GDP per capita ($916.28), indicating widespread economic hardship and limited wealth distribution among the population.

Lesotho is moderately urbanized, with nearly 43% of its population living in urban areas. However, access to essential infrastructure remains poor, as only 57.3% of the population has access to electricity, highlighting a significant development gap between population concentration and utility provision.