France vs Namibia: Reported cases of leprosy
France
19 Cases
in 2024
Namibia
20 Cases
in 2024
France rank
74th
Namibia rank
72nd
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- France
- Namibia
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 20 Cases against 19 Cases in France, a difference of 1 Cases.
That makes Namibia's figure about 1.1 times France's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2017 it was France ahead.
France ranks 74th and Namibia ranks 72nd of 181 countries.
Namibia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | France | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.33 Cases | 16.67 Cases | 6.33 Cases | Namibia |
| 2020s | 12.5 Cases | 26.5 Cases | 14 Cases | Namibia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, France or Namibia?
- Namibia, at 20 Cases against 19 Cases in France as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between France and Namibia?
- 1 Cases, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for France and Namibia?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2024.
- How do France and Namibia rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- France ranks 74th and Namibia ranks 72nd 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.