Lesotho in the Lead
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✈️ Top Destination for Travel Services
In 2023, Lesotho's travel services accounted for 73.6% of its service imports, making it one of the highest in the world.
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🏭 High Female Employment in Industry
In 2023, 38.5% of female employment in Lesotho was in the industry sector, highlighting significant female participation in industrial jobs.
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🌍 Strong Trade with Sub-Saharan Africa
In 2023, 85% of Lesotho's merchandise imports came from low- and middle-income economies in Sub-Saharan Africa, indicating strong regional trade ties.
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💰 Lowest Central Government Debt
In 2020, Lesotho had one of the lowest central government debts globally, at just 2.99% of GDP.
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📚 Leading in Female Secondary Education
In 2017, 57.4% of secondary education pupils and 66.6% of vocational pupils in Lesotho were female, showcasing a strong emphasis on female education.
Lesotho Following Behind
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⚰️ High Adult Mortality Rates
In 2023, Lesotho had high adult mortality rates, with 361.6 per 1,000 female adults and 470.6 per 1,000 male adults.
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🚱 Low Access to Basic Hygiene Facilities
In 2022, only 3.6% of the rural population in Lesotho had access to basic handwashing facilities, highlighting a significant public health challenge.
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🆘 Concerning Poisoning and Suicide Mortality Rates
In 2021, Lesotho recorded a female mortality rate of 3.1 per 100,000 due to unintentional poisoning and a suicide mortality rate of 28.66 per 100,000 population.
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⚠️ High Mortality Rates from Unsafe Conditions
Lesotho faces high mortality rates due to unsafe water, sanitation, and hygiene, with 108.1 deaths per 100,000 population in 2019.
