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Lesotho Health Expenditure per Capita

Current health expenditure per capita  SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD

$65 −$58 (-47.1%)
Year 2025 Rank #163 Global Peak $236 (2019) Source World Bank

Lesotho Health Expenditure per Capita (2000–2025)

Overview

Lesotho's health expenditure per capita stood at $65 in 2025, a decline of +$58 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $65 by 2025. Lesotho ranked 163rd globally.

Data & projection

Year Health Expenditure per Capita YoY change Rank
2026* trend $46 - -
2025* trend $65 - -
2025 $65 −$58 #163
2023 $123 −$11 #138
2022 $133 +$18 #136
2021 $116 +$19 #140
2020 $97 −$139 #143
2019 $236 +$105 #119
2018 $131 +$16 #133
2017 $115 +$24 #134
2016 $91 −$14 #142
2015 $105 −$17 #138
2014 $121 −$10 #134
2013 $131 +$6 #134
2012 $125 +$8 #131
2011 $118 +$32 #130
2010 $86 +$5 #136
Show all years (2000-2025)
* Linear trend extrapolation

Detected Pattern

Export Boom Cycle
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Reserves YoY +18.0% GDP growth 2.9% C/A balance 3.9%
Occurred 768 times, 546 successful
Reserves YoY
+25.6%
GDP growth
4.0%
C/A balance
14.5%
Reserves YoY
+14.6%
GDP growth
3.7%
C/A balance
2.9%
Reserves YoY
+12.8%
GDP growth
43.8%
C/A balance
16.4%
Reserves YoY
+12.6%
GDP growth
6.0%
C/A balance
0.5%
Reserves YoY
+38.3%
GDP growth
5.0%
C/A balance
1.2%
Reserves YoY
+18.0%
GDP growth
2.9%
C/A balance
3.9%

Analysis

Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw health expenditure per capita improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lesotho's health expenditure per capita?

Lesotho's health expenditure per capita was $65 in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 47.1% decrease from the previous year.

What was the highest health expenditure per capita in Lesotho?

Lesotho's health expenditure per capita peaked at $236 in 2019.

What was the lowest health expenditure per capita in Lesotho?

The lowest health expenditure per capita in Lesotho was $23 in 2002.

How does Lesotho rank in health expenditure per capita?

Lesotho ranks 163rd globally in health expenditure per capita as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for health expenditure per capita?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected health expenditure per capita of Lesotho in 2025?

Lesotho's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $65 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the health expenditure per capita of Lesotho in 2025?

The health expenditure per capita of Lesotho in 2025 was $65. This ranks 163rd in the world.

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