Brazil vs India: Reported cases of leprosy
Brazil
22,129
in 2024
India
100,957
in 2024
Brazil rank
2nd
India rank
1st
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Brazil
- India
How they compare
India currently reports 100,957 against 22,129 in Brazil, a difference of 78,828.
That makes India's figure about 4.6 times Brazil's.
Across all 20 years both countries report, India has been ahead every year.
Brazil ranks 2nd and India ranks 1st of 181 countries.
India has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | India | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39,699 | 141,259 | 101,560 | India |
| 2010s | 30,164 | 126,530 | 96,367 | India |
| 2020s | 20,167 | 90,634 | 70,467 | India |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Brazil or India?
- India, at 100,957 against 22,129 in Brazil as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Brazil and India?
- 78,828, with India ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and India?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Brazil and India rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Brazil ranks 2nd and India ranks 1st of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- 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.