Mozambique vs Nepal: Reported cases of leprosy
Mozambique
2,863 Cases
in 2024
Nepal
2,472 Cases
in 2024
Mozambique rank
6th
Nepal rank
8th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Mozambique
- Nepal
How they compare
Mozambique currently reports 2,863 Cases against 2,472 Cases in Nepal, a difference of 391 Cases.
That makes Mozambique's figure about 1.2 times Nepal's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 18 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Nepal ahead.
Mozambique ranks 6th and Nepal ranks 8th of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Mozambique averaged higher in 1 and Nepal in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Mozambique | Nepal | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,804 Cases | 4,788 Cases | 1,984 Cases | Nepal |
| 2010s | 1,532 Cases | 3,238 Cases | 1,707 Cases | Nepal |
| 2020s | 2,585 Cases | 2,395 Cases | 190 Cases | Mozambique |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Mozambique or Nepal?
- Mozambique, at 2,863 Cases against 2,472 Cases in Nepal as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Mozambique and Nepal?
- 391 Cases, with Mozambique ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Mozambique and Nepal?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Mozambique and Nepal rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Mozambique ranks 6th and Nepal ranks 8th 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.