Philippines vs Sri Lanka: Reported cases of leprosy
Philippines
1,707
in 2024
Sri Lanka
1,282
in 2024
Philippines rank
11th
Sri Lanka rank
12th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Philippines
- Sri Lanka
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 1,707 against 1,282 in Sri Lanka, a difference of 425.
That makes Philippines's figure about 1.3 times Sri Lanka's.
The two have swapped places 6 times across 19 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Philippines ahead.
Philippines ranks 11th and Sri Lanka ranks 12th of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Philippines averaged higher in 1 and Sri Lanka in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Sri Lanka | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,454 | 1,943 | 511 | Philippines |
| 2010s | 1,894 | 1,959 | 65.3 | Sri Lanka |
| 2020s | 1,237 | 1,288 | 50.8 | Sri Lanka |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Philippines or Sri Lanka?
- Philippines, at 1,707 against 1,282 in Sri Lanka as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Philippines and Sri Lanka?
- 425, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Sri Lanka?
- 19 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Philippines and Sri Lanka rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Philippines ranks 11th and Sri Lanka ranks 12th 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.