Morocco vs Namibia: Reported cases of leprosy
Morocco
18 Cases
in 2024
Namibia
20 Cases
in 2024
Morocco rank
75th
Namibia rank
72nd
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Morocco
- Namibia
How they compare
Namibia currently reports 20 Cases against 18 Cases in Morocco, a difference of 2 Cases.
That makes Namibia's figure about 1.1 times Morocco's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2009 it was Morocco ahead.
Morocco ranks 75th and Namibia ranks 72nd of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Morocco averaged higher in 2 and Namibia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Morocco | Namibia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 41 Cases | 4 Cases | 37 Cases | Morocco |
| 2010s | 28.2 Cases | 19.6 Cases | 8.6 Cases | Morocco |
| 2020s | 11.75 Cases | 26.5 Cases | 14.75 Cases | Namibia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Morocco or Namibia?
- Namibia, at 20 Cases against 18 Cases in Morocco as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Morocco and Namibia?
- 2 Cases, with Namibia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Morocco and Namibia?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
- How do Morocco and Namibia rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Morocco ranks 75th and Namibia ranks 72nd 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.