New leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: New leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per was 17.99 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
17.99
Change on year
up 130.1%
World rank
12th
of 169 countries
All-time high
29.21
in 2017
All-time low
6.72
in 2013
Years of data
9
2012–2024
New leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per in Central African Republic, 2012–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 17.99 for new leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per in 2024.
The figure is up 130.1% on the previous year and up 150.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per in Central African Republic peaked at 29.21 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 6.72, in 2013.
Central African Republic ranks 12th of 169 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
New leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 9.58 | — |
| 2013 | 6.72 | -29.8% |
| 2014 | 7.2 | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 21.78 | +202.7% |
| 2017 | 29.21 | +34.1% |
| 2019 | 27.35 | -6.4% |
| 2022 | 10.05 | -63.3% |
| 2023 | 7.82 | -22.2% |
| 2024 | 17.99 | +130.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 17.99 is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.29, 14.0× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 17.99 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.19, 15.1× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16.97 | 6.72 | 29.21 | 6 |
| 2020s | 11.95 | 7.82 | 17.99 | 3 |
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 887.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
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- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 4.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0934 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is new leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per in Central African Republic?
- New leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per in Central African Republic was 17.99 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest new leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 29.21 in 2017.
- What is the lowest new leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.72 in 2013.
- How does Central African Republic rank for new leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per?
- Central African Republic ranks 12th out of 169 countries with data for 2024.
- Is new leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 150.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of New leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per 1 000 000 child population. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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