Reported cases of leprosy in Canada
Canada: Reported cases of leprosy was 3 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3 Cases
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
109th
of 181 countries
All-time high
10 Cases
in 2018
All-time low
1 Cases
in 2020
Years of data
8
2017–2024
Reported cases of leprosy in Canada, 2017–2024
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 Canada stood at 3 Cases.
The figure is down 40.0% over ten years.
That places Canada 109th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5.67 Cases | 2 Cases | 10 Cases | 3 |
| 2020s | 3.2 Cases | 1 Cases | 6 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Canada?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Canada was 3 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 Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 10 Cases in 2018.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 Cases in 2020.
- How does Canada rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Canada ranks 109th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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.