Fuelwood is the Dominant Fuel Source for Cooking in Lesotho

In 2022, biomass fuels played a crucial role in cooking across Lesotho, with several fuel types being widely used by households.

Source dataset: Biomass_Fuel_Usage_Cooking_Lesotho_2022

Fuelwood: The Primary Cooking Fuel

Fuelwood is the dominant fuel source, with 99.1% of households (321 households) reporting its use. This high percentage indicates its primary role in meeting cooking energy needs, reflecting both its availability and affordability in the region.

Animal Waste and Shrubs: Important Alternatives

Animal waste/dung is another significant fuel, used by 98.5% of households (128 households). This suggests its importance, particularly in rural areas, where livestock are prevalent and dung serves as a readily available resource for cooking. Similarly, shrubs (95.5% usage, 85 households) also emerge as a widely used biomass fuel, highlighting the diversity of fuel sources.

Charcoal and Wood Chips: Limited but Notable Usage

Fuels with less significant usage include charcoal and wood chips, each used by 100% of a very small number of households (1 and 2 households, respectively).

Source: The data comes from a survey conducted on a sample of 575 households.

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