Guyana vs Iran: Reported cases of leprosy
Guyana
16 Cases
in 2024
Iran
11 Cases
in 2024
Guyana rank
80th
Iran rank
83rd
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Guyana
- Iran
How they compare
Guyana currently reports 16 Cases against 11 Cases in Iran, a difference of 5 Cases.
That makes Guyana's figure about 1.5 times Iran's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Iran ahead.
Guyana ranks 80th and Iran ranks 83rd of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Guyana averaged higher in 2 and Iran in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Guyana | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 30 Cases | 47 Cases | 17 Cases | Iran |
| 2010s | 34.9 Cases | 23.9 Cases | 11 Cases | Guyana |
| 2020s | 26.5 Cases | 8.5 Cases | 18 Cases | Guyana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Guyana or Iran?
- Guyana, at 16 Cases against 11 Cases in Iran as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Guyana and Iran?
- 5 Cases, with Guyana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Guyana and Iran?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Guyana and Iran rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Guyana ranks 80th and Iran ranks 83rd 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.