New leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: New leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population was 0.174 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
New leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population in United Kingdom, 2012–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population in United Kingdom is 0.174, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 295.5% on the previous year and up 180.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population in United Kingdom peaked at 0.303 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.03, in 2019.
United Kingdom ranks 111th 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0.303 | — |
| 2015 | 0.062 | -79.5% |
| 2016 | 0.076 | +22.6% |
| 2017 | 0.06 | -21.1% |
| 2018 | 0.104 | +73.3% |
| 2019 | 0.03 | -71.2% |
| 2020 | 0.059 | +96.7% |
| 2021 | 0.074 | +25.4% |
| 2022 | 0.148 | +100.0% |
| 2023 | 0.044 | -70.3% |
| 2024 | 0.174 | +295.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.1058 | 0.03 | 0.303 | 6 |
| 2020s | 0.0998 | 0.044 | 0.174 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is new leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population in United Kingdom?
- New leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population in United Kingdom was 0.174 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 United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 0.303 in 2012.
- What is the lowest new leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.03 in 2019.
- How does United Kingdom rank for new leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population?
- United Kingdom ranks 111th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Is new leprosy case detection rate per 1 000 000 population rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 180.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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