Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Lesotho

Lesotho: Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy was 81.9% in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
81.9%
World rank
53rd
of 95 countries
All-time high
81.9%
in 2024
All-time low
69.6%
in 2004
Years of data
5
2004–2024

Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Lesotho, 2004–2024

0204060802004201420242004: 69.6 %2009: 70.4 %2014: 74.4 %2018: 76.6 %2024: 81.9 %

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

The most recent figure for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Lesotho is 81.9%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Lesotho peaked at 81.9% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 69.6%, in 2004.

That places Lesotho 53rd out of 95 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Lesotho, year by year

Annual values for Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Lesotho, 2004 to 2024.
Year % Change
2004 69.6%
2009 70.4% +1.1%
2014 74.4% +5.7%
2018 76.6% +3.0%
2024 81.9% +6.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 70.0% 69.6% 70.4% 2
2010s 75.5% 74.4% 76.6% 2
2020s 81.9% 81.9% 81.9% 1

Countries ranked near Lesotho

  1. 50 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 82.1% compare
  2. 50 Paraguay 82.1% compare
  3. 50 Zambia 82.1% compare
  4. 54 Nepal 80.5% compare
  5. 55 Cuba 79.3% compare
  6. 56 Poland 79.2% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Lesotho?
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy in Lesotho was 81.9% in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy recorded in Lesotho?
The highest recorded value was 81.9% in 2024.
What is the lowest share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy recorded in Lesotho?
The lowest recorded value was 69.6% in 2004.
How does Lesotho rank for share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy?
Lesotho ranks 53rd out of 95 countries with data for 2024.
Is share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy rising or falling in Lesotho?
Over the last ten years it is up 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Lesotho data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Share of mothers receiving at least four antenatal visits during pregnancy
Unit
%
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
95 places, 960 data points, 1990–2024
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An antenatal visit refers to pregnancy care provided by skilled health personnel (doctors, nurses or midwives).