Lesotho—Physicians (per 1,000 people)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #141 of 174Updated May 2026
Latest Value
0.2
2022
YoY Change
-48.6%
2018 → 2022
Global Rank
#141
of 174 countries
Maximum
0.5
2018
Minimum
0
2003
CAGR
+9.1%
4 years
Last
0.2
Previous
0.5
Highest
0.5
Lowest
0
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Lesotho's physicians (per 1,000 people) was 0.2 in 2022, ranking #141 out of 174 countries. This represents a -48.6% change from 2018. Over the past 4 years, the highest recorded value was 0.5 (2018) and the lowest was 0 (2003). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.2 | -48.6% |
| 2018 | 0.5 | +562.3% |
| 2010 | 0.1 | +53.3% |
| 2003 | 0 |
Top Countries — Physicians (per 1,000 people)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuba | 9.5 | 2021 |
| 2 | Monaco | 8.6 | 2020 |
| 3 | Seychelles | 6.6 | 2022 |
| 4 | Greece | 6.6 | 2022 |
| 5 | Portugal | 5.9 | 2022 |
| 6 | Georgia | 5.6 | 2023 |
| 7 | Austria | 5.5 | 2023 |
| 8 | Russian Federation | 5.1 | 2022 |
| 9 | Argentina | 5.1 | 2023 |
| 10 | Andorra | 5.1 | 2023 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Physicians include generalist and specialist medical practitioners.
Methodology
Data compiled by Global Health Workforce Statistics, World Health Organization (WHO).