Reported cases of leprosy in Brazil
Brazil: Reported cases of leprosy was 22,129 Cases in 2024. ▼ Falling
Reported cases of leprosy in Brazil, 2005–2024
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 Brazil is 22,129 Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.8% on the previous year and down 28.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Brazil peaked at 44,436 Cases in 2006 and was at its lowest, 17,979 Cases, in 2020.
That places Brazil 2nd out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 39,699 Cases | 37,610 Cases | 44,436 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 30,164 Cases | 25,218 Cases | 34,894 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 20,167 Cases | 17,979 Cases | 22,773 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
- 1 India 100,957 Cases compare
- 3 Indonesia 14,698 Cases compare
- 4 Bangladesh 3,519 Cases compare
- 5 Democratic Republic of Congo 3,038 Cases compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Brazil?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Brazil was 22,129 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 44,436 Cases in 2006.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 17,979 Cases in 2020.
- How does Brazil rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Brazil ranks 2nd out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Brazil 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.