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Lesotho Physicians

Physicians per 1,000 people  SH.MED.PHYS.ZS

0.35 +0.12 (+50.8%)
Year 2025 Rank #98 Global Peak 0.46 (2018) Source World Bank

Lesotho Physicians (1960–2025)

Overview

Lesotho's physicians stood at 0.35 in 2025, a rise of +0.12 from 2022. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 0.35 by 2025. Lesotho ranked 98th globally.

Data & projection

Year Physicians YoY change Rank
2025* trend 0.35 - -
2025 0.35 +0.12 #98
2022 0.24 −0.22 #95
2018 0.46 +0.39 #113
2010 0.07 +0.02 #121
2003 0.05 −0.01 #93
1995 0.05 +0.00 #118
1993 0.05 +0.01 #105
1990 0.04 −0.03 #132
1985 0.07 +0.04 #65
1975 0.03 +0.00 #78
1970 0.03 −0.02 #133
1965 0.05 +0.01 #81
1960 0.04 #110
* 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 physicians improve within 24 months. View full analysis →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lesotho's physicians?

Lesotho's physicians was 0.35 in 2025. Ranked 98th globally. This represents a 50.8% increase from the previous year.

What was the highest physicians in Lesotho?

Lesotho's physicians peaked at 0.46 in 2018.

What was the lowest physicians in Lesotho?

The lowest physicians in Lesotho was 0.03 in 1970.

How does Lesotho rank in physicians?

Lesotho ranks 98th globally in physicians as of 2025.

What is the World Bank indicator code for physicians?

The World Bank indicator code is SH.MED.PHYS.ZS. Data sourced from World Bank.

What is the projected physicians of Lesotho in 2025?

Lesotho's physicians is projected to reach 0.35 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.

What is the physicians of Lesotho in 2025?

The physicians of Lesotho in 2025 was 0.35. This ranks 98th in the world.

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