What is reported cases of leprosy in Belgium?

Reported cases of leprosy in Belgium 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 Belgium?

The highest recorded value was 3 Cases in 2016.

What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Belgium?

The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2007.

How does Belgium rank for reported cases of leprosy?

Belgium ranks 131st out of 181 countries with data for 2024.

Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Belgium?

Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this Belgium 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.

Reported cases of leprosy in Belgium

Name: Reported cases of leprosy in Belgium
Creator: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
License: CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)

Belgium: Reported cases of leprosy was 0 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0 Cases

World rank

131st

of 181 countries

All-time high

3 Cases

in 2016

All-time low

0 Cases

in 2007

Years of data

2007–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Belgium, 2007–2024

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for reported cases of leprosy in Belgium is 0 Cases, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 9 years on record.

The figure is down 100.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Belgium peaked at 3 Cases in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2007.

That places Belgium 131st out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

Decade	Average	Highest	Years
2000s	0 Cases	0 Cases	2
2010s	1.5 Cases	3 Cases	4
2020s	0 Cases	0 Cases	3

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Belgium?: Reported cases of leprosy in Belgium 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 Belgium?: The highest recorded value was 3 Cases in 2016.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Belgium?: The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2007.
How does Belgium rank for reported cases of leprosy?: Belgium ranks 131st out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Belgium?: Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Belgium 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: 07 August 2026

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.