Number of new leprosy cases in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Number of new leprosy cases was 12 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
12
Change on year
up 300.0%
World rank
81st
of 180 countries
All-time high
19
in 2012
All-time low
2
in 2010
Years of data
15
2007–2024

Number of new leprosy cases in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2007–2024

051015202007201520242007: 42008: 72010: 22011: 102012: 192015: 42016: 52017: 42018: 72019: 22020: 42021: 52022: 102023: 32024: 12

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2024, number of new leprosy cases in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland stood at 12.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 300.0% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of new leprosy cases in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 19 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2010.

That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 81st 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year

Annual values for Number of new leprosy cases in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2007 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2007 4
2008 7 +75.0%
2010 2 -71.4%
2011 10 +400.0%
2012 19 +90.0%
2015 4 -78.9%
2016 5 +25.0%
2017 4 -20.0%
2018 7 +75.0%
2019 2 -71.4%
2020 4 +100.0%
2021 5 +25.0%
2022 10 +100.0%
2023 3 -70.0%
2024 12 +300.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5.5 4 7 2
2010s 6.62 2 19 8
2020s 6.8 3 12 5

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  1. 78 Bhutan 17 compare
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  4. 81 Japan 12 compare
  5. 83 Iran, Islamic Republic of 11 compare
  6. 83 Tuvalu 11 compare
  7. 83 Vanuatu 11 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of new leprosy cases in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Number of new leprosy cases in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 12 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest number of new leprosy cases recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The highest recorded value was 19 in 2012.
What is the lowest number of new leprosy cases recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2010.
How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for number of new leprosy cases?
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 81st out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of new leprosy cases rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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Indicator
Number of new leprosy cases
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
182 places, 2,668 data points, 2005–2024
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