Number of new leprosy cases in South Korea
South Korea: Number of new leprosy cases was 5 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5
Change on year
up 66.7%
World rank
102nd
of 180 countries
All-time high
15
in 2005
All-time low
2
in 2015
Years of data
20
2005–2024
Number of new leprosy cases in South Korea, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of new leprosy cases in South Korea stood at 5.
The figure is up 66.7% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new leprosy cases in South Korea peaked at 15 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2015.
South Korea ranks 102nd 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 South Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15 | — |
| 2006 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 12 | -20.0% |
| 2008 | 7 | -41.7% |
| 2009 | 5 | -28.6% |
| 2010 | 6 | +20.0% |
| 2011 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 2012 | 5 | -28.6% |
| 2013 | 7 | +40.0% |
| 2014 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2015 | 2 | -66.7% |
| 2016 | 4 | +100.0% |
| 2017 | 3 | -25.0% |
| 2018 | 6 | +100.0% |
| 2019 | 4 | -33.3% |
| 2020 | 3 | -25.0% |
| 2021 | 5 | +66.7% |
| 2022 | 2 | -60.0% |
| 2023 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 2024 | 5 | +66.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.8 | 5 | 15 | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 | 2 | 7 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.6 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new leprosy cases in South Korea?
- Number of new leprosy cases in South Korea was 5 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of new leprosy cases recorded in South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 15 in 2005.
- What is the lowest number of new leprosy cases recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2015.
- How does South Korea rank for number of new leprosy cases?
- South Korea ranks 102nd out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of new leprosy cases rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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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