Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population was 5.85 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5.85
Change on year
down 19.8%
World rank
62nd
of 169 countries
All-time high
15.19
in 2013
All-time low
1.18
in 2020
Years of data
13
2012–2024

Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Costa Rica, 2012–2024

0510152012201820242012: 13.32013: 15.22014: 10.72015: 52016: 4.92017: 4.92018: 6.82019: 5.52020: 1.22021: 4.12022: 4.82023: 7.32024: 5.8

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2024, leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Costa Rica stood at 5.85.

The figure is down 19.8% on the previous year and down 45.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Costa Rica peaked at 15.19 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1.18, in 2020.

That places Costa Rica 62nd out of 169 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Costa Rica, year by year

Annual values for Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Costa Rica, 2012 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2012 13.32
2013 15.19 +14.0%
2014 10.73 -29.3%
2015 4.99 -53.5%
2016 4.94 -1.0%
2017 4.89 -1.0%
2018 6.8 +39.0%
2019 5.55 -18.4%
2020 1.18 -78.8%
2021 4.08 +245.9%
2022 4.83 +18.5%
2023 7.29 +51.0%
2024 5.85 -19.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 8.3 4.89 15.19 8
2020s 4.64 1.18 7.29 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Costa Rica?
Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Costa Rica was 5.85 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 15.19 in 2013.
What is the lowest leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 1.18 in 2020.
How does Costa Rica rank for leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population?
Costa Rica ranks 62nd out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
Is leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is down 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
171 places, 1,690 data points, 2012–2024
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