Reported cases of leprosy in Burundi
Burundi: Reported cases of leprosy was 251 Cases in 2024. ▲ Rising
Reported cases of leprosy in Burundi, 2005–2024
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.
Reported cases of leprosy in Burundi, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 293 Cases | — |
| 2006 | 288 Cases | -1.7% |
| 2007 | 239 Cases | -17.0% |
| 2008 | 275 Cases | +15.1% |
| 2009 | 280 Cases | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 546 Cases | +95.0% |
| 2011 | 445 Cases | -18.5% |
| 2016 | 431 Cases | -3.1% |
| 2017 | 426 Cases | -1.2% |
| 2018 | 339 Cases | -20.4% |
| 2021 | 440 Cases | +29.8% |
| 2022 | 471 Cases | +7.0% |
| 2023 | 248 Cases | -47.3% |
| 2024 | 251 Cases | +1.2% |
Burundi compared with similar countries
- Burundi's 251 Cases is above the median for low income countries, which is 197 Cases, 1.3× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Burundi's 251 Cases is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 165 Cases, 1.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5075 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.17 (2050)
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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
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.