Lesotho—Life Expectancy, Female
Category: PeopleSource: World Bank World Development IndicatorsGlobal Rank: #214 of 217
Latest Value
60.0 years
2023
YoY Change
+1.0%
2022 → 2023
Global Rank
#214
of 217 countries
Maximum
60.0 years
2023
Minimum
44.8 years
2006
CAGR
+0.7%
24 years
Last
60.0 years
Previous
59.4 years
Highest
60.0 years
Lowest
44.8 years
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60.0 years | +1.0% |
| 2022 | 59.4 years | +4.6% |
| 2021 | 56.8 years | -1.5% |
| 2020 | 57.7 years | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 57.7 years | +1.1% |
| 2018 | 57.1 years | +1.4% |
| 2017 | 56.3 years | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 55.3 years | +1.8% |
| 2015 | 54.4 years | +2.1% |
| 2014 | 53.3 years | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 52.0 years | +2.5% |
| 2012 | 50.7 years | +2.6% |
| 2011 | 49.4 years | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 48.3 years | +2.0% |
| 2009 | 47.4 years | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 46.6 years | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 46.1 years | +2.8% |
| 2006 | 44.8 years | -2.3% |
| 2005 | 45.9 years | -0.9% |
| 2004 | 46.3 years | -1.5% |
| 2003 | 47.0 years | -2.2% |
| 2002 | 48.1 years | -2.8% |
| 2001 | 49.5 years | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 51.1 years |
Top Countries — Life Expectancy, Female
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco | 88.5 years | 2023 |
| 2 | Hong Kong SAR, China | 88.1 years | 2023 |
| 3 | Liechtenstein | 87.3 years | 2023 |
| 4 | Japan | 87.1 years | 2023 |
| 5 | San Marino | 87.1 years | 2023 |
| 6 | Spain | 86.7 years | 2023 |
| 7 | French Polynesia | 86.5 years | 2023 |
| 8 | Korea, Rep. | 86.4 years | 2023 |
| 9 | Gibraltar | 86.1 years | 2023 |
| 10 | Andorra | 86.1 years | 2023 |
About This Indicator
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.
Methodology
Data compiled by World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Population Division; Statistical databases and publications from national statistical offices, National statistical offices;Demographic Statistics, Eurostat (ESTAT).
Source: World Bank - World Development IndicatorsView original source →