Reported cases of leprosy in Barbados
Barbados: Reported cases of leprosy was 0 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Barbados, 2007–2024
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 Barbados stood at 0 Cases. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Barbados peaked at 1 Cases in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2007.
That places Barbados 131st out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 Cases | 0 Cases | 0 Cases | 2 |
| 2010s | 0.5 Cases | 0 Cases | 1 Cases | 2 |
| 2020s | 0.2 Cases | 0 Cases | 1 Cases | 5 |
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- 131 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0 Cases compare
- 131 San Marino 0 Cases compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Barbados?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Barbados was 0 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 Barbados?
- The highest recorded value was 1 Cases in 2011.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Barbados?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2007.
- How does Barbados rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Barbados ranks 131st out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Barbados?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Barbados 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.