Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Lesotho
Lesotho: Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 was 26.1% in 2021. ▲ Rising
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Lesotho, 2000–2021
Source: Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in % of total deaths ages 15-59.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Lesotho is 26.1%, measured in 2021.
The figure is down 7.4% on the previous year and up 28.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Lesotho peaked at 28.2% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 10.4%, in 2000.
That places Lesotho 181st out of 185 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the bottom quarter.
Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | % of total deaths ages 15-59 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10.4% | — |
| 2010 | 20.3% | +96.2% |
| 2015 | 22.8% | +12.0% |
| 2019 | 26.5% | +16.6% |
| 2020 | 28.2% | +6.1% |
| 2021 | 26.1% | -7.4% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 26.1% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 46.3%, 56% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 26.1% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 40.0%, 65% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.4% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 1 |
| 2010s | 23.2% | 20.3% | 26.5% | 3 |
| 2020s | 27.1% | 26.1% | 28.2% | 2 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,227 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 382 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.8108 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0548 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.7473 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Lesotho?
- Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 in Lesotho was 26.1% in 2021, according to Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 28.2% in 2020.
- What is the lowest cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 10.4% in 2000.
- How does Lesotho rank for cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59?
- Lesotho ranks 181st out of 185 countries with data for 2021.
- Is cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is up 28.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Global Health Estimates, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Cause of death, by non-communicable diseases, ages 15-59 (% of total deaths ages 15-59). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of deaths ages 15-59 due to non-communicable diseases divided by number of all deaths ages 15-59 expressed by percentage. Non-Communicable diseases include cancer, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, digestive diseases, skin diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, and congenital anomalies.