Kenya vs Mexico: Reported cases of leprosy
Kenya
94 Cases
in 2024
Mexico
101 Cases
in 2024
Kenya rank
50th
Mexico rank
48th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Kenya
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 101 Cases against 94 Cases in Kenya, a difference of 7 Cases.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.1 times Kenya's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Mexico ahead.
Kenya ranks 50th and Mexico ranks 48th of 181 countries.
Mexico has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 168 Cases | 197.25 Cases | 29.25 Cases | Mexico |
| 2010s | 97.6 Cases | 192.8 Cases | 95.2 Cases | Mexico |
| 2020s | 83.75 Cases | 121.75 Cases | 38 Cases | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Kenya or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 101 Cases against 94 Cases in Kenya as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Kenya and Mexico?
- 7 Cases, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and Mexico?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Kenya and Mexico rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Kenya ranks 50th and Mexico ranks 48th 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.