Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Kuwait

Kuwait: Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population was 1.22 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1.22
Change on year
up 74.7%
World rank
82nd
of 169 countries
All-time high
1.88
in 2021
All-time low
0
in 2012
Years of data
11
2012–2024

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

00.511.522012201820242012: 02013: 02014: 02016: 1.52017: 1.42018: 02020: 0.2342021: 1.92022: 0.942023: 0.6962024: 1.2

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2024, leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Kuwait stood at 1.22.

The figure is up 74.7% on the previous year.

Over the whole period, leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Kuwait peaked at 1.88 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2012.

That places Kuwait 82nd 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 Kuwait, year by year

Annual values for Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Kuwait, 2012 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2012 0
2013 0
2014 0
2016 1.48
2017 1.45 -2.1%
2018 0 -100.0%
2020 0.234
2021 1.88 +704.3%
2022 0.94 -50.1%
2023 0.696 -26.0%
2024 1.22 +74.7%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 0.4885 0 1.48 6
2020s 0.9936 0.234 1.88 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Kuwait?
Leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population in Kuwait was 1.22 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 Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 1.88 in 2021.
What is the lowest leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2012.
How does Kuwait rank for leprosy registered prevalence rate per 1 000 000 population?
Kuwait ranks 82nd out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Kuwait 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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