China vs Malaysia: Reported cases of leprosy
China
267
in 2024
Malaysia
269
in 2024
China rank
31st
Malaysia rank
30th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- China
- Malaysia
How they compare
Malaysia currently reports 269 against 267 in China, a difference of 2.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was China ahead.
China ranks 31st and Malaysia ranks 30th of 181 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Malaysia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,580 | 219 | 1,361 | China |
| 2010s | 840 | 233.8 | 606.2 | China |
| 2020s | 332.8 | 197.8 | 135 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, China or Malaysia?
- Malaysia, at 269 against 267 in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between China and Malaysia?
- 2, with Malaysia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Malaysia?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do China and Malaysia rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- China ranks 31st and Malaysia ranks 30th 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.