Prevalence rate of hypertension in men aged 30-79 in Lesotho
Lesotho: Prevalence rate of hypertension in men aged 30-79 was 32.1 in 2019. ▬ Flat
Prevalence rate of hypertension in men aged 30-79 in Lesotho, 1990–2019
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for prevalence rate of hypertension in men aged 30-79 in Lesotho is 32.1, measured in 2019.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.3% on the previous year and down 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence rate of hypertension in men aged 30-79 in Lesotho peaked at 33.4 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 31.4, in 1990.
Lesotho ranks 157th of 195 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Prevalence rate of hypertension in men aged 30-79 in Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 31.4 | — |
| 1991 | 31.4 | +0.0% |
| 1992 | 31.4 | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 31.5 | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 31.5 | +0.0% |
| 1995 | 31.5 | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 31.6 | +0.3% |
| 1997 | 31.6 | +0.0% |
| 1998 | 31.7 | +0.3% |
| 1999 | 31.9 | +0.6% |
| 2000 | 32 | +0.3% |
| 2001 | 32.2 | +0.6% |
| 2002 | 32.3 | +0.3% |
| 2003 | 32.5 | +0.6% |
| 2004 | 32.8 | +0.9% |
| 2005 | 33 | +0.6% |
| 2006 | 33.1 | +0.3% |
| 2007 | 33.3 | +0.6% |
| 2008 | 33.3 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 33.4 | +0.3% |
| 2010 | 33.3 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 33.2 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 33.1 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 33 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 32.8 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 32.7 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 32.5 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 32.4 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 32.2 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 32.1 | -0.3% |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 32.1 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 35.2, 91% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 32.1 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 34.75, 92% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 31.55 | 31.4 | 31.9 | 10 |
| 2000s | 32.79 | 32 | 33.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 32.73 | 32.1 | 33.3 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
- 154 Burundi 32.5 compare
- 155 Australia 32.3 compare
- 155 South Sudan 32.3 compare
- 158 South Korea 32 compare
- 159 Micronesia (country) 31.7 compare
- 160 India 31.6 compare
More gender data for Lesotho
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 786.22 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth -0.5717 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 1,708 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 1,708 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 1.83 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 26,291 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 26,787 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 25,880 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 26,319 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 25,717 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence rate of hypertension in men aged 30-79 in Lesotho?
- Prevalence rate of hypertension in men aged 30-79 in Lesotho was 32.1 in 2019, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest prevalence rate of hypertension in men aged 30-79 recorded in Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 33.4 in 2009.
- What is the lowest prevalence rate of hypertension in men aged 30-79 recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 31.4 in 1990.
- How does Lesotho rank for prevalence rate of hypertension in men aged 30-79?
- Lesotho ranks 157th out of 195 countries with data for 2019.
- Is prevalence rate of hypertension in men aged 30-79 rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Lesotho data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Prevalence rate of hypertension in men aged 30-79. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated share of male population with hypertension, based on population representative surveys and statistical modeling. Hypertension is a risk factor for chronic complications, including cardiovascular disease, and premature death.