Number of new leprosy cases in Iran
Iran: Number of new leprosy cases was 11 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11
Change on year
up 57.1%
World rank
83rd
of 180 countries
All-time high
79
in 2005
All-time low
5
in 2020
Years of data
20
2005–2024
Number of new leprosy cases in Iran, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of new leprosy cases in Iran is 11, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 57.1% on the previous year and down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new leprosy cases in Iran peaked at 79 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2020.
That places Iran 83rd out of 180 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 79 | — |
| 2006 | 64 | -19.0% |
| 2007 | 25 | -60.9% |
| 2008 | 35 | +40.0% |
| 2009 | 32 | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 46 | +43.8% |
| 2011 | 36 | -21.7% |
| 2012 | 21 | -41.7% |
| 2013 | 21 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 22 | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 17 | -22.7% |
| 2016 | 10 | -41.2% |
| 2017 | 19 | +90.0% |
| 2018 | 29 | +52.6% |
| 2019 | 18 | -37.9% |
| 2020 | 5 | -72.2% |
| 2021 | 10 | +100.0% |
| 2022 | 6 | -40.0% |
| 2023 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 2024 | 11 | +57.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47 | 25 | 79 | 5 |
| 2010s | 23.9 | 10 | 46 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.8 | 5 | 11 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new leprosy cases in Iran?
- Number of new leprosy cases in Iran was 11 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of new leprosy cases recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 79 in 2005.
- What is the lowest number of new leprosy cases recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2020.
- How does Iran rank for number of new leprosy cases?
- Iran ranks 83rd out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of new leprosy cases rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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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