Number of new leprosy cases in Gambia
Gambia: Number of new leprosy cases was 8 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
8
Change on year
up 166.7%
World rank
89th
of 180 countries
All-time high
55
in 2006
All-time low
0
in 2017
Years of data
16
2006–2024
Number of new leprosy cases in Gambia, 2006–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 8 for number of new leprosy cases in 2024.
The figure is up 166.7% on the previous year and down 46.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new leprosy cases in Gambia peaked at 55 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2017.
Gambia ranks 89th of 180 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.
Number of new leprosy cases in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 55 | — |
| 2009 | 34 | -38.2% |
| 2010 | 42 | +23.5% |
| 2011 | 30 | -28.6% |
| 2012 | 33 | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 34 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 15 | -55.9% |
| 2015 | 12 | -20.0% |
| 2017 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 7 | — |
| 2019 | 15 | +114.3% |
| 2020 | 5 | -66.7% |
| 2021 | 10 | +100.0% |
| 2022 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 3 | -70.0% |
| 2024 | 8 | +166.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.5 | 34 | 55 | 2 |
| 2010s | 20.89 | 0 | 42 | 9 |
| 2020s | 7.2 | 3 | 10 | 5 |
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,044 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 700 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 1.6 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.0027 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate -0.162 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per capita 0.0022 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new leprosy cases in Gambia?
- Number of new leprosy cases in Gambia was 8 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of new leprosy cases recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 55 in 2006.
- What is the lowest number of new leprosy cases recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2017.
- How does Gambia rank for number of new leprosy cases?
- Gambia ranks 89th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of new leprosy cases rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of new leprosy cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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