Reported cases of leprosy in Burundi

Burundi: Reported cases of leprosy was 251 Cases in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
251 Cases
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
32nd
of 181 countries
All-time high
546 Cases
in 2010
All-time low
239 Cases
in 2007
Years of data
14
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Burundi, 2005–2024

02004006002005201420242005: 293 Cases2006: 288 Cases2007: 239 Cases2008: 275 Cases2009: 280 Cases2010: 546 Cases2011: 445 Cases2016: 431 Cases2017: 426 Cases2018: 339 Cases2021: 440 Cases2022: 471 Cases2023: 248 Cases2024: 251 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 Burundi stood at 251 Cases.

That represents a change of up 1.2% on the previous year and down 41.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Burundi peaked at 546 Cases in 2010 and was at its lowest, 239 Cases, in 2007.

That places Burundi 32nd out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 14 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 275 Cases 239 Cases 293 Cases 5
2010s 437.4 Cases 339 Cases 546 Cases 5
2020s 352.5 Cases 248 Cases 471 Cases 4

Countries ranked near Burundi

  1. 29 Zambia 272 Cases compare
  2. 30 Malaysia 269 Cases compare
  3. 31 China 267 Cases compare
  4. 33 Uganda 246 Cases compare
  5. 34 Sudan 234 Cases compare
  6. 35 Pakistan 217 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 181 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Burundi?
Reported cases of leprosy in Burundi was 251 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 Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 546 Cases in 2010.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 239 Cases in 2007.
How does Burundi rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Burundi ranks 32nd out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Burundi?
Over the last ten years it is down 41.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Burundi 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
Last refreshed

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.