Number of new leprosy cases in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Number of new leprosy cases was 6 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of new leprosy cases in Nicaragua, 2006–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of new leprosy cases in Nicaragua is 6, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 14.3% on the previous year and down 60.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new leprosy cases in Nicaragua peaked at 21 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2008.
That places Nicaragua 95th 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 Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5 | — |
| 2008 | 1 | -80.0% |
| 2009 | 6 | +500.0% |
| 2011 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 8 | +33.3% |
| 2013 | 21 | +162.5% |
| 2014 | 15 | -28.6% |
| 2015 | 8 | -46.7% |
| 2016 | 1 | -87.5% |
| 2017 | 6 | +500.0% |
| 2018 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 9 | +50.0% |
| 2020 | 6 | -33.3% |
| 2021 | 14 | +133.3% |
| 2022 | 4 | -71.4% |
| 2023 | 7 | +75.0% |
| 2024 | 6 | -14.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4 | 1 | 6 | 3 |
| 2010s | 8.89 | 1 | 21 | 9 |
| 2020s | 7.4 | 4 | 14 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new leprosy cases in Nicaragua?
- Number of new leprosy cases in Nicaragua was 6 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of new leprosy cases recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 21 in 2013.
- What is the lowest number of new leprosy cases recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2008.
- How does Nicaragua rank for number of new leprosy cases?
- Nicaragua ranks 95th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of new leprosy cases rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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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