Portugal vs United Kingdom: Reported cases of leprosy
Portugal
17
in 2024
United Kingdom
12
in 2024
Portugal rank
78th
United Kingdom rank
81st
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Portugal
- United Kingdom
How they compare
Portugal currently reports 17 against 12 in United Kingdom, a difference of 5.
That makes Portugal's figure about 1.4 times United Kingdom's.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 7 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Portugal ahead.
Portugal ranks 78th and United Kingdom ranks 81st of 179 countries.
Portugal has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Portugal | United Kingdom | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 | 4 | 8 | Portugal |
| 2010s | 6.4 | 4 | 2.4 | Portugal |
| 2020s | 17 | 12 | 5 | Portugal |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Portugal or United Kingdom?
- Portugal, at 17 against 12 in United Kingdom as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Portugal and United Kingdom?
- 5, with Portugal ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Portugal and United Kingdom?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Portugal and United Kingdom rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Portugal ranks 78th and United Kingdom ranks 81st of 179 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.