Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP in Lesotho
Lesotho: Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP was 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP in Lesotho, 1974–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in Cases per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp in Lesotho is 0 Cases per US$ of GDP, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 89.5% on the previous year and down 99.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp in Lesotho peaked at 0.0001 Cases per US$ of GDP in 1977 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases per US$ of GDP, in 1997.
Lesotho ranks 87th of 203 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Cases per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1975 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -0.8% |
| 1976 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -35.6% |
| 1977 | 0.0001 Cases per US$ of GDP | +115.9% |
| 1978 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -55.1% |
| 1979 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +24.5% |
| 1980 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -39.1% |
| 1981 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -4.5% |
| 1982 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +13.3% |
| 1983 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -31.9% |
| 1984 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +29.0% |
| 1985 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +56.9% |
| 1986 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -49.9% |
| 1987 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -55.7% |
| 1988 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -37.1% |
| 1989 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -27.2% |
| 1990 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +32.3% |
| 1991 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 1992 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -34.5% |
| 1993 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -87.1% |
| 1994 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +132.0% |
| 1995 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -53.5% |
| 1997 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2000 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -28.1% |
| 2001 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -64.7% |
| 2002 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2004 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +2275.1% |
| 2006 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -97.3% |
| 2007 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +114.0% |
| 2008 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2010 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2011 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -94.0% |
| 2012 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +201.7% |
| 2014 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2016 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2017 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2018 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | — |
| 2019 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +6987.6% |
| 2020 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -90.2% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +703.4% |
| 2022 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -99.2% |
| 2023 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +526.6% |
| 2024 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -89.5% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 0 Cases per US$ of GDP is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0 Cases per US$ of GDP, 29% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 0 Cases per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 Cases per US$ of GDP, 4% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP in Lesotho changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +6987.6% | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP |
| 2004 | +2275.1% | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP |
| 2021 | +703.4% | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP |
| 2023 | +526.6% | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0.0001 Cases per US$ of GDP | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 8 |
| 2000s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 9 |
| 2010s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 84 Iran 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare
- 85 United Kingdom 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare
- 86 Seychelles 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare
- 88 Belgium 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare
- 89 Cyprus 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare
- 90 Bangladesh 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare
More health data for Lesotho
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.05 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.4669 % change on previous year (2090)
- 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)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2020)
- 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 reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp in Lesotho?
- Reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp in Lesotho was 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0001 Cases per US$ of GDP in 1977.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 1997.
- How does Lesotho rank for reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp?
- Lesotho ranks 87th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Reported cases of measles divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Reported cases of measles ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Reported cases of measles World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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Reported cases of measles divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.