Infant mortality rate per 1,000 live births SP.DYN.IMRT.IN
51.7−3.7 (-6.7%)
Year 2025Rank #10 GlobalPeak 144.0 (1966)Source World Bank
Lesotho Infant Mortality Rate (1960–2025)
Overview
Lesotho's infant mortality rate stood at 51.7 in 2025, a decline of +3.7 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 51.7 by 2025. Lesotho ranked 10th globally.
Current account surplus with strong export growth (>15% YoY), reserve accumulation, and moderate GDP growth. Typical of commodity exporters during price surges.
Lesotho matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2024. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw infant mortality rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lesotho's infant mortality rate?▾
Lesotho's infant mortality rate was 51.7 in 2025. Ranked 10th globally. This represents a 6.7% decrease from the previous year.
What was the highest infant mortality rate in Lesotho?▾
Lesotho's infant mortality rate peaked at 144.0 in 1966.
What was the lowest infant mortality rate in Lesotho?▾
The lowest infant mortality rate in Lesotho was 51.7 in 2025.
How does Lesotho rank in infant mortality rate?▾
Lesotho ranks 10th globally in infant mortality rate as of 2025.
What is the World Bank indicator code for infant mortality rate?▾
The World Bank indicator code is SP.DYN.IMRT.IN. Data sourced from World Bank.
What is the projected infant mortality rate of Lesotho in 2025?▾
Lesotho's infant mortality rate is projected to reach 51.7 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
What is the infant mortality rate of Lesotho in 2025?▾
The infant mortality rate of Lesotho in 2025 was 51.7. This ranks 10th in the world.
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Lesotho Infant Mortality Rate. HistorySaid. Retrieved April 2, 2026, from https://historysaid.com/lesotho/infant-mortality
BibTeX
@misc{historysaid_lesotho_infant-mortality,
title = {Lesotho Infant Mortality Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/lesotho/infant-mortality},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}