Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Lesotho
Lesotho: Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities was 35.6 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
35.6
World rank
13th
of 97 countries
All-time high
44.7
in 2004
All-time low
33.4
in 2014
Years of data
7
1992–2024
Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Lesotho, 1992–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Lesotho recorded 35.6 for prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in 2024.
The figure is up 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Lesotho peaked at 44.7 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 33.4, in 2014.
Lesotho ranks 13th of 97 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 39.2 | — |
| 1993 | 37.5 | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 44.7 | +19.2% |
| 2009 | 39.3 | -12.1% |
| 2014 | 33.4 | -15.0% |
| 2018 | 34.6 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | 35.6 | +2.9% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 35.6 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 22.7, 1.6× the median. (38 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 35.6 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 28.5, 1.2× the median. (34 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 38.35 | 37.5 | 39.2 | 2 |
| 2000s | 42 | 39.3 | 44.7 | 2 |
| 2010s | 34 | 33.4 | 34.6 | 2 |
| 2020s | 35.6 | 35.6 | 35.6 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More reference data data for Lesotho
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0331 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5388 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0101 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1115 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0549 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Lesotho?
- Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities in Lesotho was 35.6 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 44.7 in 2004.
- What is the lowest prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.4 in 2014.
- How does Lesotho rank for prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities?
- Lesotho ranks 13th out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
- Is prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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