Lesotho Health Expenditure per Capita
Current health expenditure per capita SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD
Lesotho's health expenditure per capita was $65 in 2025, ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 47.1% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 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.
Lesotho’s health expenditure per capita has risen sharply from a low of 23.71 in 2000 to 64.86 in 2025, placing the country at 163rd globally. The most dramatic increase occurred after the all‑time trough of 23.20 in 2002, with spending climbing to an all‑time peak of 235.94 in 2019 before settling at the current level. Over the 25‑year coverage period, Lesotho’s per‑capita spending now aligns closely with peers such as Myanmar (64.91) and Rwanda (64.77), reflecting a convergence among lower‑income nations that are expanding health budgets. The post‑2002 surge coincided with broader regional efforts to improve health outcomes and the implementation of donor‑supported programs, yet the 2025 figure remains far below the 2019 peak, suggesting a recent slowdown. Continued fiscal prioritisation of health, coupled with sustained external assistance, will be essential to reverse the modest decline and restore a rising trajectory in per‑capita health spending.
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 |
Detected Pattern
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
Lesotho's health expenditure per capita was $65 in 2025. Ranked 163rd globally. This represents a 47.1% decrease from the previous year.
Lesotho's health expenditure per capita peaked at $236 in 2019.
The lowest health expenditure per capita in Lesotho was $23 in 2002.
Lesotho ranks 163rd globally in health expenditure per capita as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SH.XPD.CHEX.PC.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Lesotho's health expenditure per capita is projected to reach $65 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The health expenditure per capita of Lesotho in 2025 was $65. This ranks 163rd in the world.
Cite this page
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title = {Lesotho Health Expenditure per Capita},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/health-expenditure-per-capita/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}