AIDS estimated deaths in Lesotho
Lesotho: AIDS estimated deaths was 4,000 UNAIDS estimates in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4,000 UNAIDS estimates
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
25th
of 145 countries
All-time high
19,000 UNAIDS estimates
in 2004
All-time low
580 UNAIDS estimates
in 1990
Years of data
35
1990–2024
AIDS estimated deaths in Lesotho, 1990–2024
Source: UNAIDS estimates. Measured in UNAIDS estimates.
Analysis
The most recent figure for aids estimated deaths in Lesotho is 4,000 UNAIDS estimates, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.4% on the previous year and down 48.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, aids estimated deaths in Lesotho peaked at 19,000 UNAIDS estimates in 2004 and was at its lowest, 580 UNAIDS estimates, in 1990.
Lesotho ranks 25th of 145 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
AIDS estimated deaths in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | UNAIDS estimates | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 580 UNAIDS estimates | — |
| 1991 | 970 UNAIDS estimates | +67.2% |
| 1992 | 1,600 UNAIDS estimates | +64.9% |
| 1993 | 2,400 UNAIDS estimates | +50.0% |
| 1994 | 3,500 UNAIDS estimates | +45.8% |
| 1995 | 4,900 UNAIDS estimates | +40.0% |
| 1996 | 6,400 UNAIDS estimates | +30.6% |
| 1997 | 8,100 UNAIDS estimates | +26.6% |
| 1998 | 9,800 UNAIDS estimates | +21.0% |
| 1999 | 12,000 UNAIDS estimates | +22.4% |
| 2000 | 13,000 UNAIDS estimates | +8.3% |
| 2001 | 15,000 UNAIDS estimates | +15.4% |
| 2002 | 16,000 UNAIDS estimates | +6.7% |
| 2003 | 18,000 UNAIDS estimates | +12.5% |
| 2004 | 19,000 UNAIDS estimates | +5.6% |
| 2005 | 18,000 UNAIDS estimates | -5.3% |
| 2006 | 17,000 UNAIDS estimates | -5.6% |
| 2007 | 14,000 UNAIDS estimates | -17.6% |
| 2008 | 11,000 UNAIDS estimates | -21.4% |
| 2009 | 9,400 UNAIDS estimates | -14.5% |
| 2010 | 8,200 UNAIDS estimates | -12.8% |
| 2011 | 7,600 UNAIDS estimates | -7.3% |
| 2012 | 7,700 UNAIDS estimates | +1.3% |
| 2013 | 7,800 UNAIDS estimates | +1.3% |
| 2014 | 7,800 UNAIDS estimates | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 7,600 UNAIDS estimates | -2.6% |
| 2016 | 7,000 UNAIDS estimates | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 6,300 UNAIDS estimates | -10.0% |
| 2018 | 5,600 UNAIDS estimates | -11.1% |
| 2019 | 5,400 UNAIDS estimates | -3.6% |
| 2020 | 5,000 UNAIDS estimates | -7.4% |
| 2021 | 4,600 UNAIDS estimates | -8.0% |
| 2022 | 4,300 UNAIDS estimates | -6.5% |
| 2023 | 4,100 UNAIDS estimates | -4.7% |
| 2024 | 4,000 UNAIDS estimates | -2.4% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 4,000 UNAIDS estimates is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,350 UNAIDS estimates, 3.0× the median. (40 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 4,000 UNAIDS estimates is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3,200 UNAIDS estimates, 1.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5,025 UNAIDS estimates | 580 UNAIDS estimates | 12,000 UNAIDS estimates | 10 |
| 2000s | 15,040 UNAIDS estimates | 9,400 UNAIDS estimates | 19,000 UNAIDS estimates | 10 |
| 2010s | 7,100 UNAIDS estimates | 5,400 UNAIDS estimates | 8,200 UNAIDS estimates | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,400 UNAIDS estimates | 4,000 UNAIDS estimates | 5,000 UNAIDS estimates | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is aids estimated deaths in Lesotho?
- Aids estimated deaths in Lesotho was 4,000 UNAIDS estimates in 2024, according to UNAIDS estimates.
- What is the highest aids estimated deaths recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 19,000 UNAIDS estimates in 2004.
- What is the lowest aids estimated deaths recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 580 UNAIDS estimates in 1990.
- How does Lesotho rank for aids estimated deaths?
- Lesotho ranks 25th out of 145 countries with data for 2024.
- Is aids estimated deaths rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 48.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from UNAIDS estimates, published as part of AIDS estimated deaths (UNAIDS estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
AIDS deaths are the estimated number of adults and children who died due to AIDS-related causes.