Population: Approximately 5 million speakers (2023).
Number of people who speak Sotho worldwide: Approximately 6 million. Mainly in South Africa (as Southern Sotho) and Lesotho (as Sesotho), with some speakers in neighboring countries.
Where Sotho is also spoken outside Lesotho: Small communities in South Africa and among the diaspora.
Reached vs Unreached: 50% Reached, 50% Unreached.
How many people have a smartphone with internet access in Lesotho: Approximately 40% to 50% of the population.
