Lesotho vs Maldives: Reported cases of leprosy
Lesotho
1 Cases
in 2024
Maldives
1 Cases
in 2024
Lesotho rank
120th
Maldives rank
120th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Lesotho
- Maldives
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 1 Cases against 1 Cases in Maldives, a difference of 0 Cases.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 15 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Maldives ahead.
Lesotho ranks 120th and Maldives ranks 120th of 181 countries.
Maldives has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Lesotho | Maldives | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.5 Cases | 10 Cases | 4.5 Cases | Maldives |
| 2010s | 3.29 Cases | 7 Cases | 3.71 Cases | Maldives |
| 2020s | 0.25 Cases | 2 Cases | 1.75 Cases | Maldives |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Lesotho or Maldives?
- Lesotho, at 1 Cases against 1 Cases in Maldives as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Lesotho and Maldives?
- 0 Cases, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Lesotho and Maldives?
- 15 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Lesotho and Maldives rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Lesotho ranks 120th and Maldives ranks 120th 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.