Iraq vs Uruguay: Reported cases of leprosy

Iraq
3 Cases
in 2024
Uruguay
3 Cases
in 2024
Iraq rank
109th
Uruguay rank
109th

Reported cases of leprosy over time

  • Iraq
  • Uruguay
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How they compare

Iraq currently reports 3 Cases against 3 Cases in Uruguay, a difference of 0 Cases.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 16 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Uruguay ahead.

Iraq ranks 109th and Uruguay ranks 109th of 181 countries.

Uruguay has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Iraq Uruguay Difference Ahead
2000s 0.2 Cases 7 Cases 6.8 Cases Uruguay
2010s 1.43 Cases 7.57 Cases 6.14 Cases Uruguay
2020s 2 Cases 2.25 Cases 0.25 Cases Uruguay

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Iraq or Uruguay?
Iraq, at 3 Cases against 3 Cases in Uruguay as of 2024.
What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Iraq and Uruguay?
0 Cases, with Iraq ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Iraq and Uruguay?
16 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
How do Iraq and Uruguay rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
Iraq ranks 109th and Uruguay ranks 109th 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

Indicator
Reported cases of leprosy
Unit
Cases
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
181 places, 2,662 data points, 2005–2024
Last refreshed

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.