New leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Lao People's Democratic Republic: New leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population was 3.09 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
New leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population in Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2012–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, new leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population in Lao People's Democratic Republic stood at 3.09.
The figure is up 24.1% on the previous year and down 79.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population in Lao People's Democratic Republic peaked at 15.09 in 2014 and was at its lowest, 1.46, in 2022.
Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 70th of 171 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.
New leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population in Lao People's Democratic Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 13.24 | — |
| 2013 | 12.41 | -6.3% |
| 2014 | 15.09 | +21.6% |
| 2015 | 12.94 | -14.2% |
| 2016 | 9.47 | -26.8% |
| 2017 | 13.12 | +38.6% |
| 2018 | 10.05 | -23.4% |
| 2019 | 7.95 | -20.9% |
| 2020 | 5.91 | -25.7% |
| 2021 | 3.1 | -47.6% |
| 2022 | 1.46 | -52.9% |
| 2023 | 2.49 | +70.5% |
| 2024 | 3.09 | +24.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11.78 | 7.95 | 15.09 | 8 |
| 2020s | 3.21 | 1.46 | 5.91 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is new leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- New leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population in Lao People's Democratic Republic was 3.09 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest new leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 15.09 in 2014.
- What is the lowest new leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population recorded in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.46 in 2022.
- How does Lao People's Democratic Republic rank for new leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population?
- Lao People's Democratic Republic ranks 70th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Is new leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population rising or falling in Lao People's Democratic Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 79.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lao People's Democratic Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of New leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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