Peru vs Rwanda: Reported cases of leprosy
Peru
32 Cases
in 2024
Rwanda
30 Cases
in 2024
Peru rank
63rd
Rwanda rank
64th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Peru
- Rwanda
How they compare
Peru currently reports 32 Cases against 30 Cases in Rwanda, a difference of 2 Cases.
That makes Peru's figure about 1.1 times Rwanda's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 17 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Rwanda ahead.
Peru ranks 63rd and Rwanda ranks 64th of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Peru averaged higher in 1 and Rwanda in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Peru | Rwanda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 22 Cases | 41 Cases | 19 Cases | Rwanda |
| 2010s | 22.89 Cases | 34.89 Cases | 12 Cases | Rwanda |
| 2020s | 23.4 Cases | 21.2 Cases | 2.2 Cases | Peru |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Peru or Rwanda?
- Peru, at 32 Cases against 30 Cases in Rwanda as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Peru and Rwanda?
- 2 Cases, with Peru ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Peru and Rwanda?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Peru and Rwanda rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Peru ranks 63rd and Rwanda ranks 64th 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.