South Africa vs Trinidad and Tobago: Reported cases of leprosy
South Africa
18 Cases
in 2024
Trinidad and Tobago
18 Cases
in 2024
South Africa rank
75th
Trinidad and Tobago rank
75th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- South Africa
- Trinidad and Tobago
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 18 Cases against 18 Cases in Trinidad and Tobago, a difference of 0 Cases.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 8 shared years of data; in 2006 it was South Africa ahead.
South Africa ranks 75th and Trinidad and Tobago ranks 75th of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 2 and Trinidad and Tobago in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Trinidad and Tobago | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 52 Cases | 29 Cases | 23 Cases | South Africa |
| 2010s | 49 Cases | 27.25 Cases | 21.75 Cases | South Africa |
| 2020s | 17.5 Cases | 18 Cases | 0.5 Cases | Trinidad and Tobago |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, South Africa or Trinidad and Tobago?
- South Africa, at 18 Cases against 18 Cases in Trinidad and Tobago as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago?
- 0 Cases, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago?
- 8 years are reported by both, from 2006 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Trinidad and Tobago rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- South Africa ranks 75th and Trinidad and Tobago ranks 75th of 181 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) β 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.