Burundi vs Sudan: Reported cases of leprosy
Burundi
251 Cases
in 2024
Sudan
234 Cases
in 2024
Burundi rank
32nd
Sudan rank
34th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Burundi
- Sudan
How they compare
Burundi currently reports 251 Cases against 234 Cases in Sudan, a difference of 17 Cases.
That makes Burundi's figure about 1.1 times Sudan's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 14 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Sudan ahead.
Burundi ranks 32nd and Sudan ranks 34th of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Burundi averaged higher in 1 and Sudan in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Burundi | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 275 Cases | 1,475 Cases | 1,200 Cases | Sudan |
| 2010s | 437.4 Cases | 956.8 Cases | 519.4 Cases | Sudan |
| 2020s | 352.5 Cases | 348.25 Cases | 4.25 Cases | Burundi |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Burundi or Sudan?
- Burundi, at 251 Cases against 234 Cases in Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Burundi and Sudan?
- 17 Cases, with Burundi ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Burundi and Sudan?
- 14 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Burundi and Sudan rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Burundi ranks 32nd and Sudan ranks 34th 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.