Spain vs Zimbabwe: Reported cases of leprosy
Spain
8 Cases
in 2024
Zimbabwe
10 Cases
in 2024
Spain rank
89th
Zimbabwe rank
86th
Reported cases of leprosy over time
- Spain
- Zimbabwe
How they compare
Zimbabwe currently reports 10 Cases against 8 Cases in Spain, a difference of 2 Cases.
That makes Zimbabwe's figure about 1.2 times Spain's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 9 shared years of data; in 2007 it was Spain ahead.
Spain ranks 89th and Zimbabwe ranks 86th of 181 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Spain averaged higher in 1 and Zimbabwe in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Spain | Zimbabwe | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18 Cases | 5.5 Cases | 12.5 Cases | Spain |
| 2010s | 8.67 Cases | 12.33 Cases | 3.67 Cases | Zimbabwe |
| 2020s | 6.75 Cases | 9.75 Cases | 3 Cases | Zimbabwe |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of leprosy, Spain or Zimbabwe?
- Zimbabwe, at 10 Cases against 8 Cases in Spain as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of leprosy between Spain and Zimbabwe?
- 2 Cases, with Zimbabwe ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Spain and Zimbabwe?
- 9 years are reported by both, from 2007 to 2024.
- How do Spain and Zimbabwe rank globally for reported cases of leprosy?
- Spain ranks 89th and Zimbabwe ranks 86th 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.