Number of new leprosy cases in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Number of new leprosy cases was 41 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of new leprosy cases in United Arab Emirates, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of new leprosy cases in United Arab Emirates is 41, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.1% on the previous year and up 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of new leprosy cases in United Arab Emirates peaked at 78 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2009.
United Arab Emirates ranks 61st 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 | — |
| 2007 | 11 | +57.1% |
| 2008 | 10 | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 10 | — |
| 2013 | 31 | +210.0% |
| 2016 | 40 | +29.0% |
| 2017 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 68 | — |
| 2019 | 55 | -19.1% |
| 2020 | 78 | +41.8% |
| 2021 | 41 | -47.4% |
| 2022 | 38 | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 57 | +50.0% |
| 2024 | 41 | -28.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 0 | 11 | 4 |
| 2010s | 34 | 0 | 68 | 6 |
| 2020s | 51 | 38 | 78 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of new leprosy cases in United Arab Emirates?
- Number of new leprosy cases in United Arab Emirates was 41 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of new leprosy cases recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 78 in 2020.
- What is the lowest number of new leprosy cases recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2009.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for number of new leprosy cases?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 61st out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of new leprosy cases rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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