Angola vs Myanmar: Reported cases of leprosy
Angola
883 Cases
in 2024
Myanmar
1,170 Cases
in 2024
Angola rank
16th
Myanmar rank
14th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Angola
- Myanmar
How they compare
Myanmar currently reports 1,170 Cases against 883 Cases in Angola, a difference of 287 Cases.
That makes Myanmar's figure about 1.3 times Angola's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Myanmar ahead.
Angola ranks 16th and Myanmar ranks 14th of 181 countries.
Myanmar has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Angola | Myanmar | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,269 Cases | 3,488 Cases | 2,219 Cases | Myanmar |
| 2010s | 720 Cases | 2,682 Cases | 1,962 Cases | Myanmar |
| 2020s | 760.2 Cases | 1,243 Cases | 482.6 Cases | Myanmar |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Angola or Myanmar?
- Myanmar, at 1,170 Cases against 883 Cases in Angola as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Angola and Myanmar?
- 287 Cases, with Myanmar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Angola and Myanmar?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Angola and Myanmar rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Angola ranks 16th and Myanmar ranks 14th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Reported cases of leprosy. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The number of new cases of leprosy reported each year. Leprosy is a disease caused by a bacterial infection that can lead to significant disabilities.