Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Gabon

Gabon: Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population was 1.18 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.18
Change on year
down 4.0%
World rank
84th
of 169 countries
All-time high
26.34
in 2012
All-time low
0.427
in 2021
Years of data
11
2012–2024

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

01020302012201820242012: 26.32015: 18.52016: 8.62017: 32018: 6.62019: 2.82020: 1.32021: 0.4272022: 0.842023: 1.22024: 1.2

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Gabon is 1.18, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of down 4.0% on the previous year and down 93.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Gabon peaked at 26.34 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.427, in 2021.

Gabon ranks 84th of 169 countries on this measure, 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 Gabon, year by year

Annual values for Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Gabon, 2012 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2012 26.34
2015 18.55 -29.6%
2016 8.59 -53.7%
2017 2.96 -65.5%
2018 6.61 +122.9%
2019 2.76 -58.2%
2020 1.35 -51.2%
2021 0.427 -68.3%
2022 0.84 +96.7%
2023 1.23 +46.5%
2024 1.18 -4.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 10.97 2.76 26.34 6
2020s 1.01 0.427 1.35 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Gabon?
Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Gabon was 1.18 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 Gabon?
The highest recorded value was 26.34 in 2012.
What is the lowest leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population recorded in Gabon?
The lowest recorded value was 0.427 in 2021.
How does Gabon rank for leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population?
Gabon ranks 84th out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
Is leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population rising or falling in Gabon?
Over the last ten years it is down 93.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Gabon 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
170 places, 1,685 data points, 2012–2024
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