Lesotho health statistics
Life expectancy, spending, care for Lesotho: the key indicators with the latest year available, the world ranking and the world value.
| Indicator | Lesotho | Year | World rank | World |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy | 58.6 yrs | 2026 | #232 of 236 | 73.8 yrs |
| Health spending per person | $123 | 2023 | #140 of 193 | $1,317 |
| Health spending, % of GDP | 12.6% | 2023 | #8 of 193 | 10.1% |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 0.23 | 2022 | #158 of 193 | 1.86 |
| Maternal deaths per 100,000 births | 478 | 2023 | #183 of 193 | 197 |
Health: world rankings · Lesotho population
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