Lesotho in the ECSA Health Community
The Kingdom of Lesotho is part of the ECSA Health Community member-state family. Lesotho contributes to regional collaboration in public health, health systems strengthening, disease prevention and control, health workforce development, and emergency preparedness.
Through ECSA-HC platforms, Lesotho participates in regional policy dialogue, knowledge exchange, technical cooperation, and joint learning among member states.
Lesotho’s participation supports regional efforts to strengthen health systems, improve service delivery, and respond to shared public health priorities.
Overview of key indicators
SOCIO-ECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC
| INDICATOR | VALUE | YEAR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Name | Kingdom of Lesotho | Latest available | ECSA-HC / National profile |
| Total Population | 2,337,423 | 2024 | World Bank |
| GDP Growth Rate | 2.9% | 2024 | World Bank |
| Population Growth Rate | 1.1% | 2024 | World Bank |
| Life Expectancy at Birth | 58 years | 2024 | World Bank |
| Gross Domestic Product | US$2.27 billion | 2024 | World Bank |
HEALTH PROFILE
| RESOURCE | DETAILS | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|
| WHO Country Profile | View latest WHO country profile | World Health Organization |
| Health Statistics | Use the WHO country profile and WHO data platform for the latest country health indicators. | World Health Organization |
Source note: Socio-economic and demographic indicators are based on World Bank 2024 country data. Health profile links point to the World Health Organization country profile pages.