Reported cases of leprosy in Angola
Angola: Reported cases of leprosy was 883 Cases in 2024. ▼ Falling
Reported cases of leprosy in Angola, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of leprosy in Angola stood at 883 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.2% on the previous year and up 3.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Angola peaked at 1,877 Cases in 2005 and was at its lowest, 422 Cases, in 2020.
Angola ranks 16th of 181 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,269 Cases | 937 Cases | 1,877 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 720 Cases | 431 Cases | 1,076 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 760.2 Cases | 422 Cases | 883 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Angola?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Angola was 883 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 1,877 Cases in 2005.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 422 Cases in 2020.
- How does Angola rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Angola ranks 16th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Angola data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of leprosy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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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.