Drugs
markets in
Lesotho

An overview of the current illicit drug economies and recent developments, drawing from The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime's ongoing studies in the country.

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Key Indicators

Capital

Maseru

Population

2,125,268

Area

30,360 km²

Coastline Length

-

Landborder Length

1,106 km

GDP Total

US$2,875 Million

GDP Per Capita

US$1,352.58

Gini Index

54.2

Organised Crime Index

Criminality Score

3.65

State Resilience Score

3.58

Price Index

Mean price changes over time in

Mean and price changes over time in %

Drug Flows

Drug routes in Lesotho

In 2019, the city of Pretoria had the highest number of drug flows mapped, with 33 surveillance locations in total from the heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine markets combined.

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User Profiles

People who use drugs (PWUD)

Respondents reported similar levels of cocaine, meth and heroin use.

Lesotho provinces

A detailed view at the local level, mapping data related to drug prices and PWUD profiles.