Reported cases of leprosy in Argentina

Argentina: Reported cases of leprosy was 155 Cases in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
155 Cases
Change on year
up 15.7%
World rank
43rd
of 181 countries
All-time high
484 Cases
in 2005
All-time low
131 Cases
in 2020
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Argentina, 2005–2024

1002003004005002005201420242005: 484 Cases2006: 412 Cases2007: 312 Cases2008: 388 Cases2009: 333 Cases2010: 354 Cases2011: 340 Cases2012: 310 Cases2013: 309 Cases2014: 314 Cases2015: 290 Cases2016: 295 Cases2017: 250 Cases2018: 269 Cases2019: 211 Cases2020: 131 Cases2021: 143 Cases2022: 142 Cases2023: 134 Cases2024: 155 Cases

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.

Analysis

Argentina recorded 155 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 15.7% on the previous year and down 50.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Argentina peaked at 484 Cases in 2005 and was at its lowest, 131 Cases, in 2020.

That places Argentina 43rd out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 385.8 Cases 312 Cases 484 Cases 5
2010s 294.2 Cases 211 Cases 354 Cases 10
2020s 141 Cases 131 Cases 155 Cases 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Argentina?
Reported cases of leprosy in Argentina was 155 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 Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 484 Cases in 2005.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 131 Cases in 2020.
How does Argentina rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Argentina ranks 43rd out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 50.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Argentina 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

Indicator
Reported cases of leprosy
Unit
Cases
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
181 places, 2,662 data points, 2005–2024
Last refreshed

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.