Central African Republic vs Congo: Reported cases of leprosy
Central African Republic
197 Cases
in 2024
Congo
179 Cases
in 2024
Central African Republic rank
37th
Congo rank
40th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Central African Republic
- Congo
How they compare
Central African Republic currently reports 197 Cases against 179 Cases in Congo, a difference of 18 Cases.
That makes Central African Republic's figure about 1.1 times Congo's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Central African Republic ahead.
Central African Republic ranks 37th and Congo ranks 40th of 181 countries.
Central African Republic has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Central African Republic | Congo | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 259.6 Cases | 179 Cases | 80.6 Cases | Central African Republic |
| 2010s | 227.8 Cases | 141.8 Cases | 86 Cases | Central African Republic |
| 2020s | 333.67 Cases | 245.33 Cases | 88.33 Cases | Central African Republic |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Central African Republic or Congo?
- Central African Republic, at 197 Cases against 179 Cases in Congo as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Central African Republic and Congo?
- 18 Cases, with Central African Republic ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Central African Republic and Congo?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Central African Republic and Congo rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Central African Republic ranks 37th and Congo ranks 40th 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.