Reported cases of leprosy in Benin
Benin: Reported cases of leprosy was 74 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Benin, 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 Benin stood at 74 Cases.
That represents a change of down 1.3% on the previous year and down 61.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Benin peaked at 404 Cases in 2006 and was at its lowest, 59 Cases, in 2022.
That places Benin 56th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 338.4 Cases | 248 Cases | 404 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 194.33 Cases | 109 Cases | 254 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 76.8 Cases | 59 Cases | 99 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Benin?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Benin was 74 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 Benin?
- The highest recorded value was 404 Cases in 2006.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Benin?
- The lowest recorded value was 59 Cases in 2022.
- How does Benin rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Benin ranks 56th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Benin?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Benin 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.