Philippines vs Tanzania: Reported cases of leprosy
Philippines
1,707 Cases
in 2024
Tanzania
1,255 Cases
in 2024
Philippines rank
11th
Tanzania rank
13th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Philippines
- Tanzania
How they compare
Philippines currently reports 1,707 Cases against 1,255 Cases in Tanzania, a difference of 452 Cases.
That makes Philippines's figure about 1.4 times Tanzania's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 18 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Tanzania ahead.
Philippines ranks 11th and Tanzania ranks 13th of 181 countries.
Tanzania has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Philippines | Tanzania | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2,454 Cases | 3,404 Cases | 950.5 Cases | Tanzania |
| 2010s | 1,902 Cases | 2,017 Cases | 114.89 Cases | Tanzania |
| 2020s | 1,237 Cases | 1,423 Cases | 186.2 Cases | Tanzania |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Philippines or Tanzania?
- Philippines, at 1,707 Cases against 1,255 Cases in Tanzania as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Philippines and Tanzania?
- 452 Cases, with Philippines ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Philippines and Tanzania?
- 18 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do Philippines and Tanzania rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Philippines ranks 11th and Tanzania ranks 13th 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.