Myanmar vs Somalia: Reported cases of leprosy
Myanmar
1,170
in 2024
Somalia
1,161
in 2024
Myanmar rank
14th
Somalia rank
15th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Myanmar
- Somalia
How they compare
Myanmar currently reports 1,170 against 1,161 in Somalia, a difference of 9.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Myanmar ahead.
Myanmar ranks 14th and Somalia ranks 15th of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Myanmar averaged higher in 2 and Somalia in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Myanmar | Somalia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,488 | 220 | 3,268 | Myanmar |
| 2010s | 2,674 | 865 | 1,809 | Myanmar |
| 2020s | 1,243 | 1,931 | 688.2 | Somalia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Myanmar or Somalia?
- Myanmar, at 1,170 against 1,161 in Somalia as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Myanmar and Somalia?
- 9, with Myanmar ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Myanmar and Somalia?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Myanmar and Somalia rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Myanmar ranks 14th and Somalia ranks 15th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- 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.