Reported cases of leprosy in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Reported cases of leprosy was 165 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
165
Change on year
down 20.7%
World rank
41st
of 181 countries
All-time high
872
in 2005
All-time low
148
in 2019
Years of data
19
2005–2024
Reported cases of leprosy in Burkina Faso, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of leprosy in Burkina Faso is 165, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 20.7% on the previous year and down 20.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Burkina Faso peaked at 872 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 148, in 2019.
Burkina Faso ranks 41st of 181 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of leprosy in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 872 | — |
| 2006 | 776 | -11.0% |
| 2007 | 588 | -24.2% |
| 2008 | 452 | -23.1% |
| 2009 | 412 | -8.8% |
| 2010 | 320 | -22.3% |
| 2012 | 313 | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 253 | -19.2% |
| 2014 | 208 | -17.8% |
| 2015 | 187 | -10.1% |
| 2016 | 208 | +11.2% |
| 2017 | 192 | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 183 | -4.7% |
| 2019 | 148 | -19.1% |
| 2020 | 167 | +12.8% |
| 2021 | 250 | +49.7% |
| 2022 | 212 | -15.2% |
| 2023 | 208 | -1.9% |
| 2024 | 165 | -20.7% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 165 is below the median for low income countries, which is 197, 84% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 165 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 165, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 620 | 412 | 872 | 5 |
| 2010s | 223.56 | 148 | 320 | 9 |
| 2020s | 200.4 | 165 | 250 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
More reference data data for Burkina Faso
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9232 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4137 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 33.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 45.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.25 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Burkina Faso?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Burkina Faso was 165 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 872 in 2005.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 148 in 2019.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Burkina Faso ranks 41st out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is down 20.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of leprosy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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