Reported cases of leprosy in Cambodia

Cambodia: Reported cases of leprosy was 46 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
46 Cases
Change on year
down 20.7%
World rank
59th
of 181 countries
All-time high
475 Cases
in 2012
All-time low
38 Cases
in 2020
Years of data
19
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Cambodia, 2005–2024

01002003004005002005201420242005: 429 Cases2006: 376 Cases2007: 315 Cases2008: 306 Cases2009: 351 Cases2010: 262 Cases2011: 314 Cases2012: 475 Cases2013: 373 Cases2014: 203 Cases2016: 154 Cases2017: 137 Cases2018: 151 Cases2019: 92 Cases2020: 38 Cases2021: 38 Cases2022: 71 Cases2023: 58 Cases2024: 46 Cases

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.

Analysis

Cambodia recorded 46 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.7% on the previous year and down 77.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Cambodia peaked at 475 Cases in 2012 and was at its lowest, 38 Cases, in 2020.

That places Cambodia 59th 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 355.4 Cases 306 Cases 429 Cases 5
2010s 240.11 Cases 92 Cases 475 Cases 9
2020s 50.2 Cases 38 Cases 71 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Cambodia

  1. 56 Benin 74 Cases compare
  2. 56 Togo 74 Cases compare
  3. 58 Liberia 63 Cases compare
  4. 60 Vietnam 45 Cases compare
  5. 61 Haiti 41 Cases compare
  6. 61 United Arab Emirates 41 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 181 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Cambodia?
Reported cases of leprosy in Cambodia was 46 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 Cambodia?
The highest recorded value was 475 Cases in 2012.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Cambodia?
The lowest recorded value was 38 Cases in 2020.
How does Cambodia rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Cambodia ranks 59th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Cambodia?
Over the last ten years it is down 77.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cambodia 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.