Reported cases of leprosy in Bahrain

Bahrain: Reported cases of leprosy was 1 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1 Cases
World rank
120th
of 181 countries
All-time high
6 Cases
in 2015
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2005
Years of data
16
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Bahrain, 2005–2024

02462005201420242005: 0 Cases2007: 2 Cases2008: 0 Cases2009: 1 Cases2010: 3 Cases2011: 4 Cases2015: 6 Cases2016: 3 Cases2017: 2 Cases2018: 1 Cases2019: 5 Cases2020: 2 Cases2021: 3 Cases2022: 1 Cases2023: 0 Cases2024: 1 Cases

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 Bahrain stood at 1 Cases.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 83.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Bahrain peaked at 6 Cases in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2005.

That places Bahrain 120th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0.75 Cases 0 Cases 2 Cases 4
2010s 3.43 Cases 1 Cases 6 Cases 7
2020s 1.4 Cases 0 Cases 3 Cases 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Bahrain?
Reported cases of leprosy in Bahrain was 1 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 Bahrain?
The highest recorded value was 6 Cases in 2015.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Bahrain?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2005.
How does Bahrain rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Bahrain ranks 120th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Bahrain?
Over the last ten years it is down 83.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bahrain 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
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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.