How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Lesotho?

23 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2027.

Where does this data come from?

International Labour Organization, published as Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) (Based on 40 hours per week). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

Botswana vs Lesotho: Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates)

Botswana

1,021

in 2027

Lesotho

954.6

in 2027

Botswana rank

144th

Lesotho rank

147th

Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) over time

Botswana
Lesotho

How they compare

Botswana currently reports 1,021 against 954.6 in Lesotho, a difference of 66.4.

That makes Botswana's figure about 1.1 times Lesotho's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 23 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Lesotho ahead.

Botswana ranks 144th and Lesotho ranks 147th of 188 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 1 and Lesotho in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade	Botswana	Lesotho	Difference	Ahead
2000s	746.95	836.74	89.79	Lesotho
2010s	827.75	857.22	29.47	Lesotho
2020s	947.05	893.14	53.91	Botswana

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates), Botswana or Lesotho?: Botswana, at 1,021 against 954.6 in Lesotho as of 2027.
What is the difference in full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates) between Botswana and Lesotho?: 66.4, with Botswana ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Lesotho?: 23 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2027.
How do Botswana and Lesotho rank globally for full-time equivalent employment (ilo modelled estimates)?: Botswana ranks 144th and Lesotho ranks 147th of 188 countries.
Where does this data come from?: International Labour Organization, published as Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) (Based on 40 hours per week). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator: Full-time equivalent employment (ILO modelled estimates) (Based on 40 hours per week)
Source: International Labour Organization
Licence: ILO Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage: 276 places, 6,324 data points, 2005–2027
Last refreshed: 25 August 2026

Imputed observations are not based on national data, are subject to high uncertainty and should not be used for country comparisons or rankings. This series is based on the 13th ICLS definitions. This indicator refers to total weekly hours actually worked for employed persons in their main job divided by 40 or 48. For more information, refer to the ILO Modelled Estimates (ILOEST) database description.