Number of new G2D leprosy cases in Liberia
Liberia: Number of new G2D leprosy cases was 18 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
18
Change on year
up 20.0%
World rank
41st
of 161 countries
All-time high
26
in 2018
All-time low
0
in 2016
Years of data
8
2014–2024
Number of new G2D leprosy cases in Liberia, 2014–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of new g2d leprosy cases in Liberia is 18, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 20.0% on the previous year and up 260.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new g2d leprosy cases in Liberia peaked at 26 in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2016.
Liberia ranks 41st of 161 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Number of new G2D leprosy cases in Liberia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 11 | — |
| 2018 | 26 | +136.4% |
| 2019 | 23 | -11.5% |
| 2021 | 7 | -69.6% |
| 2023 | 15 | +114.3% |
| 2024 | 18 | +20.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13 | 0 | 26 | 5 |
| 2020s | 13.33 | 7 | 18 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 38 Papua New Guinea 21 compare
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- 43 Argentina 17 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new g2d leprosy cases in Liberia?
- Number of new g2d leprosy cases in Liberia was 18 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of new g2d leprosy cases recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 26 in 2018.
- What is the lowest number of new g2d leprosy cases recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2016.
- How does Liberia rank for number of new g2d leprosy cases?
- Liberia ranks 41st out of 161 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of new g2d leprosy cases rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 260.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of new G2D leprosy cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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