Botswana vs Jamaica: Reported cases of leprosy
Botswana
1 Cases
in 2024
Jamaica
1 Cases
in 2024
Botswana rank
120th
Jamaica rank
120th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Botswana
- Jamaica
How they compare
Botswana currently reports 1 Cases against 1 Cases in Jamaica, a difference of 0 Cases.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Jamaica ahead.
Botswana ranks 120th and Jamaica ranks 120th of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Botswana averaged higher in 2 and Jamaica in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Botswana | Jamaica | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.67 Cases | 6.33 Cases | 4.67 Cases | Jamaica |
| 2010s | 4 Cases | 2 Cases | 2 Cases | Botswana |
| 2020s | 2 Cases | 1.67 Cases | 0.3333 Cases | Botswana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Botswana or Jamaica?
- Botswana, at 1 Cases against 1 Cases in Jamaica as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Botswana and Jamaica?
- 0 Cases, with Botswana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Botswana and Jamaica?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Botswana and Jamaica rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Botswana ranks 120th and Jamaica ranks 120th 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.