South Sudan vs United States of America: Number of new leprosy cases
South Sudan
558
in 2024
United States of America
369
in 2023
South Sudan rank
18th
United States of America rank
20th
Number of new leprosy cases over time
- South Sudan
- United States of America
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 558 against 369 in United States of America, a difference of 189.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.5 times United States of America's.
Across all 9 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 18th and United States of America ranks 20th of 180 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | United States of America | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,130 | 184.17 | 945.83 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 838 | 221.33 | 616.67 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of new leprosy cases, South Sudan or United States of America?
- South Sudan, at 558 against 369 in United States of America as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number of new leprosy cases between South Sudan and United States of America?
- 189, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and United States of America?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2023.
- How do South Sudan and United States of America rank globally for number of new leprosy cases?
- South Sudan ranks 18th and United States of America ranks 20th of 180 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Number of new leprosy cases. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.