Lesotho: Physicians (per 1,000 people)
In , Lesotho's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.24.
That's down 48.6% from 2018, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2022 was 2.01 .
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS) • Data as of 2022
Trend (2010–2022)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 0.46
- Trough
- 0.07
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Physicians (per 1,000 people) |
|---|---|
| 0.2350 | |
| 0.4570 | |
| 0.0690 |
About Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.
Indicator code: SH.MED.PHYS.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was Lesotho's Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2022?
- In 2022, Lesotho's Physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.24, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Lesotho's Physicians (per 1,000 people) rising or falling?
- Lesotho's Physicians (per 1,000 people) fell 48.6% from 2018 to 2022.
- How does Lesotho's Physicians (per 1,000 people) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Physicians (per 1,000 people) in 2022 was 2.01, so Lesotho is below the world average.
- What is Physicians (per 1,000 people) and how is it measured?
- Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.MED.PHYS.ZS), CC BY 4.0.