Costa Rica vs South Africa: Reported cases of leprosy
Costa Rica
20 Cases
in 2024
South Africa
18 Cases
in 2024
Costa Rica rank
72nd
South Africa rank
75th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Costa Rica
- South Africa
How they compare
Costa Rica currently reports 20 Cases against 18 Cases in South Africa, a difference of 2 Cases.
That makes Costa Rica's figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 9 shared years of data; in 2006 it was South Africa ahead.
Costa Rica ranks 72nd and South Africa ranks 75th of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Costa Rica averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Costa Rica | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.5 Cases | 52 Cases | 41.5 Cases | South Africa |
| 2010s | 14.2 Cases | 42.2 Cases | 28 Cases | South Africa |
| 2020s | 19.5 Cases | 17.5 Cases | 2 Cases | Costa Rica |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Costa Rica or South Africa?
- Costa Rica, at 20 Cases against 18 Cases in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 2 Cases, with Costa Rica ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Costa Rica and South Africa?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2024.
- How do Costa Rica and South Africa rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Costa Rica ranks 72nd and South Africa ranks 75th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) β 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.