China vs Zambia: Reported cases of leprosy
China
267 Cases
in 2024
Zambia
272 Cases
in 2024
China rank
31st
Zambia rank
29th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- China
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 272 Cases against 267 Cases in China, a difference of 5 Cases.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2005 it was China ahead.
China ranks 31st and Zambia ranks 29th of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, China averaged higher in 2 and Zambia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,628 Cases | 319 Cases | 1,308 Cases | China |
| 2010s | 817.4 Cases | 272.2 Cases | 545.2 Cases | China |
| 2020s | 267 Cases | 272 Cases | 5 Cases | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, China or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 272 Cases against 267 Cases in China as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between China and Zambia?
- 5 Cases, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Zambia?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do China and Zambia rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- China ranks 31st and Zambia ranks 29th 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.