Moving to Lesotho from Mississippi

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mississippi to Lesotho — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Mississippi to Lesotho. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Mississippi to Lesotho, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
163 ↑ 31% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Lesotho · UN DESA

Who's moving to Lesotho?

Top countries of origin for Lesotho's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Mississippi and Lesotho stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

MS
41.9%
LS
16.6%

Lesotho performs significantly better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MS
82.0%
LS
48.0%

Mississippi performs better than Lesotho across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
3.1%
LS
16.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$41,778
LS
$2,500

Mississippi performs better than Lesotho across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MS
71.9 yrs
LS
59.6 yrs

Mississippi performs better than Lesotho across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jackson Rain: 54.3 in/yr (1380 mm)
76° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Maseru Rain: 25.3 in/yr (642 mm)
74° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jackson Maseru
Jan–Mar 62°/41°F (17°/5°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/62°F (28°/17°C) 67°/39°F (20°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/70°F (32°/21°C) 68°/37°F (20°/3°C)
Oct–Dec 67°/46°F (20°/8°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
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Month Jackson Maseru
Jan 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.7°C) 84°/59°F (28.7°/14.8°C)
Feb 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) 82°/58°F (27.6°/14.6°C)
Mar 68°/47°F (20.2°/8.2°C) 78°/54°F (25.7°/12.5°C)
Apr 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.1°C) 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C)
May 83°/63°F (28.3°/17.1°C) 67°/39°F (19.7°/3.7°C)
Jun 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) 62°/32°F (16.7°/0.2°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.4°C) 62°/31°F (16.9°/-0.5°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.2°C) 67°/36°F (19.7°/2.4°C)
Sep 87°/66°F (30.3°/18.9°C) 74°/44°F (23.3°/6.9°C)
Oct 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.8°C) 77°/50°F (24.8°/10.1°C)
Nov 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C) 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.9°C)
Dec 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) 82°/56°F (27.9°/13.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Lesotho Meteorological Services Lesotho Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Lesotho. To live, work, or study long-term in Lesotho, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Lesotho's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Lesotho

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Lesotho without a visa.
Lesotho passport

Lesotho passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Lesotho passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Lesotho?

Working remotely from Lesotho's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Mississippi and Lesotho.

How is healthcare in Lesotho compared to Mississippi?

Lesotho performs significantly better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Lesotho compared to Mississippi?

The average high temperature in Maseru is 74°F, compared to 76°F in Jackson. Maseru receives around 25.3 in of rainfall per year, while Jackson gets 54.3 in.

What language do they speak in Lesotho?

The official languages in Lesotho are English and Sotho. In Mississippi, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LS
Population 2,967,297 2,193,970
Currency United States Dollar ($) Lesotho Loti (LSL)
Languages English English, Sotho
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +266
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911