New leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per in South Africa
South Africa: New leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per was 0.06 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.06
Change on year
down 33.3%
World rank
64th
of 169 countries
All-time high
0.354
in 2019
All-time low
0
in 2012
Years of data
7
2012–2024
New leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per in South Africa, 2012–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 0.06 for new leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per in 2024.
The figure is down 33.3% on the previous year and down 3.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per in South Africa peaked at 0.354 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2012.
That places South Africa 64th out of 169 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
New leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0.062 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 0.179 | — |
| 2019 | 0.354 | +97.8% |
| 2023 | 0.09 | -74.6% |
| 2024 | 0.06 | -33.3% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 0.06 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.19, 5% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.119 | 0 | 0.354 | 5 |
| 2020s | 0.075 | 0.06 | 0.09 | 2 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5504 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.045 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 South Africa?
- New leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per in South Africa was 0.06 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 South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 0.354 in 2019.
- What is the lowest new leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2012.
- How does South Africa rank for new leprosy child case detection rate (less than 15 years of age) per?
- South Africa ranks 64th 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 South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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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