Reported cases of leprosy in Bolivia

Bolivia: Reported cases of leprosy was 26 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
26 Cases
Change on year
down 40.9%
World rank
65th
of 181 countries
All-time high
165 Cases
in 2006
All-time low
26 Cases
in 2024
Years of data
14
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Bolivia, 2005–2024

501001502005201420242005: 114 Cases2006: 165 Cases2008: 129 Cases2009: 141 Cases2010: 124 Cases2016: 69 Cases2017: 63 Cases2018: 52 Cases2019: 71 Cases2020: 29 Cases2021: 31 Cases2022: 38 Cases2023: 44 Cases2024: 26 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 Bolivia stood at 26 Cases. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.

The figure is down 40.9% on the previous year and down 62.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Bolivia peaked at 165 Cases in 2006 and was at its lowest, 26 Cases, in 2024.

That places Bolivia 65th 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 137.25 Cases 114 Cases 165 Cases 4
2010s 75.8 Cases 52 Cases 124 Cases 5
2020s 33.6 Cases 26 Cases 44 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Bolivia

  1. 63 Peru 32 Cases compare
  2. 64 Rwanda 30 Cases compare
  3. 65 Guinea-Bissau 26 Cases compare
  4. 67 Ecuador 25 Cases compare
  5. 68 Laos 24 Cases compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Bolivia?
Reported cases of leprosy in Bolivia was 26 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 Bolivia?
The highest recorded value was 165 Cases in 2006.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Bolivia?
The lowest recorded value was 26 Cases in 2024.
How does Bolivia rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Bolivia ranks 65th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Bolivia?
Over the last ten years it is down 62.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Bolivia 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.