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

0102030401992200820241992: 39.21993: 37.52004: 44.72009: 39.32014: 33.42018: 34.62024: 35.6

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 10 Pakistan 37.6 compare
  2. 11 Ethiopia 36.8 compare
  3. 12 Mozambique 36.7 compare
  4. 14 India 35.5 compare
  5. 14 Malawi 35.5 compare
  6. 16 Zambia 34.6 compare

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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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Indicator
Prevalence of stunting vs improved sanitation facilities
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
97 places, 955 data points, 1985–2024
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