Iran vs Zimbabwe: Reported cases of leprosy
Iran
11 Cases
in 2024
Zimbabwe
10 Cases
in 2024
Iran rank
83rd
Zimbabwe rank
86th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Iran
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Iran currently reports 11 Cases against 10 Cases in Zimbabwe, a difference of 1 Cases.
That makes Iran's figure about 1.1 times Zimbabwe's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Iran ahead.
Iran ranks 83rd and Zimbabwe ranks 86th of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Iran averaged higher in 2 and Zimbabwe in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Iran | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.5 Cases | 5.5 Cases | 23 Cases | Iran |
| 2010s | 28 Cases | 10.5 Cases | 17.5 Cases | Iran |
| 2020s | 7.25 Cases | 9.75 Cases | 2.5 Cases | Zimbabwe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Iran or Zimbabwe?
- Iran, at 11 Cases against 10 Cases in Zimbabwe as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Iran and Zimbabwe?
- 1 Cases, with Iran ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Iran and Zimbabwe?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Iran and Zimbabwe rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Iran ranks 83rd and Zimbabwe ranks 86th 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.