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. β–¬ Flat

Latest (2019)
32.1
Change on year
down 0.3%
World rank
157th
of 195 countries
All-time high
33.4
in 2009
All-time low
31.4
in 1990
Years of data
30
1990–2019

Prevalence rate of hypertension in men aged 30-79 in Lesotho, 1990–2019

01020301990200420191990: 31.41991: 31.41992: 31.41993: 31.51994: 31.51995: 31.51996: 31.61997: 31.61998: 31.71999: 31.92000: 322001: 32.22002: 32.32003: 32.52004: 32.82005: 332006: 33.12007: 33.32008: 33.32009: 33.42010: 33.32011: 33.22012: 33.12013: 332014: 32.82015: 32.72016: 32.52017: 32.42018: 32.22019: 32.1

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 154 Burundi 32.5 compare
  2. 155 Australia 32.3 compare
  3. 155 South Sudan 32.3 compare
  4. 158 South Korea 32 compare
  5. 159 Micronesia (country) 31.7 compare
  6. 160 India 31.6 compare

See the full ranking of 195 places β†’

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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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Indicator
Prevalence rate of hypertension in men aged 30-79
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
195 places, 5,850 data points, 1990–2019
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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.