Lesotho: Life expectancy

The latest value from 2024 is 57.8 years, an increase from 57.38 years in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 73.88 years, based on data from 196 countries. Historically, the average for Lesotho from 1960 to 2024 is 52.72 years. The minimum value, 43.18 years, was reached in 2006 while the maximum of 59.57 years was recorded in 1988. See the global rankings for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

The life expectancy in Lesotho and other countries is defined as the number of years a newborn is expected to live.

Definition: Life expectancy at birth indicates the number of years a newborn infant would live if prevailing patterns of mortality at the time of its birth were to stay the same throughout its life.