Spain vs Sweden: Reported cases of leprosy
Spain
8 Cases
in 2024
Sweden
8 Cases
in 2024
Spain rank
89th
Sweden rank
89th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Spain
- Sweden
How they compare
Spain currently reports 8 Cases against 8 Cases in Sweden, a difference of 0 Cases.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 6 shared years of data; in 2017 it was Spain ahead.
Spain ranks 89th and Sweden ranks 89th of 181 countries.
Spain has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Spain | Sweden | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8 Cases | 5.5 Cases | 2.5 Cases | Spain |
| 2020s | 6.75 Cases | 5.75 Cases | 1 Cases | Spain |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Spain or Sweden?
- Spain, at 8 Cases against 8 Cases in Sweden as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Spain and Sweden?
- 0 Cases, with Spain ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and Sweden?
- 6 years are reported by both, from 2017 to 2024.
- How do Spain and Sweden rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Spain ranks 89th and Sweden ranks 89th 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.