Reported cases of leprosy in Cameroon
Cameroon: Reported cases of leprosy was 107 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Cameroon, 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 Cameroon is 107 Cases, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 25.9% on the previous year and down 66.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Cameroon peaked at 714 Cases in 2006 and was at its lowest, 85 Cases, in 2023.
Cameroon ranks 47th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of leprosy in Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 537 Cases | — |
| 2006 | 714 Cases | +33.0% |
| 2007 | 549 Cases | -23.1% |
| 2008 | 406 Cases | -26.0% |
| 2009 | 453 Cases | +11.6% |
| 2010 | 532 Cases | +17.4% |
| 2011 | 552 Cases | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 502 Cases | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 441 Cases | -12.2% |
| 2014 | 317 Cases | -28.1% |
| 2015 | 361 Cases | +13.9% |
| 2016 | 282 Cases | -21.9% |
| 2017 | 249 Cases | -11.7% |
| 2018 | 136 Cases | -45.4% |
| 2019 | 110 Cases | -19.1% |
| 2020 | 178 Cases | +61.8% |
| 2021 | 151 Cases | -15.2% |
| 2022 | 196 Cases | +29.8% |
| 2023 | 85 Cases | -56.6% |
| 2024 | 107 Cases | +25.9% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 107 Cases is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 88 Cases, 1.2× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 107 Cases is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 165 Cases, 65% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 531.8 Cases | 406 Cases | 714 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 348.2 Cases | 110 Cases | 552 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 143.4 Cases | 85 Cases | 196 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cameroon
More reference data data for Cameroon
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 4.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.199 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 4.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.54 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 17.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 23.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.08 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Cameroon?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Cameroon was 107 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 Cameroon?
- The highest recorded value was 714 Cases in 2006.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Cameroon?
- The lowest recorded value was 85 Cases in 2023.
- How does Cameroon rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Cameroon ranks 47th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Cameroon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cameroon 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.