Niger vs Venezuela, RB: Reported cases of leprosy
Niger
323 Cases
in 2024
Venezuela, RB
302 Cases
in 2024
Niger rank
23rd
Venezuela, RB rank
24th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Niger
- Venezuela, RB
How they compare
Niger currently reports 323 Cases against 302 Cases in Venezuela, RB, a difference of 21 Cases.
That makes Niger's figure about 1.1 times Venezuela, RB's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2006 it was Venezuela, RB ahead.
Niger ranks 23rd and Venezuela, RB ranks 24th of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Niger averaged higher in 1 and Venezuela, RB in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | Venezuela, RB | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 576.5 Cases | 651 Cases | 74.5 Cases | Venezuela, RB |
| 2010s | 370.44 Cases | 448.56 Cases | 78.11 Cases | Venezuela, RB |
| 2020s | 324.2 Cases | 269.4 Cases | 54.8 Cases | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Niger or Venezuela, RB?
- Niger, at 323 Cases against 302 Cases in Venezuela, RB as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Niger and Venezuela, RB?
- 21 Cases, with Niger ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and Venezuela, RB?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2024.
- How do Niger and Venezuela, RB rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Niger ranks 23rd and Venezuela, RB ranks 24th 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.