Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Lesotho
Lesotho: Stunting vs level of prosperity over time 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
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Lesotho, 1992–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Lesotho is 35.6, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 6.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, stunting vs level of prosperity over time 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.
Stunting vs level of prosperity over time 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 stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Lesotho?
- Stunting vs level of prosperity over time in Lesotho was 35.6 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 44.7 in 2004.
- What is the lowest stunting vs level of prosperity over time recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 33.4 in 2014.
- How does Lesotho rank for stunting vs level of prosperity over time?
- Lesotho ranks 13th out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
- Is stunting vs level of prosperity over time 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 Stunting vs level of prosperity over time. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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