Reported cases of leprosy in Bhutan
Bhutan: Reported cases of leprosy was 17 Cases in 2024. ▼ Falling
Reported cases of leprosy in Bhutan, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Bhutan recorded 17 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.
The figure is up 142.9% on the previous year and up 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Bhutan peaked at 23 Cases in 2011 and was at its lowest, 7 Cases, in 2023.
Bhutan ranks 78th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 19 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15.25 Cases | 12 Cases | 18 Cases | 4 |
| 2010s | 15.3 Cases | 9 Cases | 23 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.8 Cases | 7 Cases | 17 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Bhutan
- 75 Morocco 18 Cases compare
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- 78 Portugal 17 Cases compare
- 80 Guyana 16 Cases compare
- 81 Japan 12 Cases compare
- 81 United Kingdom 12 Cases compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Bhutan?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Bhutan was 17 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 Bhutan?
- The highest recorded value was 23 Cases in 2011.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Bhutan?
- The lowest recorded value was 7 Cases in 2023.
- How does Bhutan rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Bhutan ranks 78th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Bhutan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Bhutan 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.