Reported cases of leprosy in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Reported cases of leprosy was 197 Cases in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
197 Cases
Change on year
down 51.0%
World rank
37th
of 181 countries
All-time high
402 Cases
in 2022
All-time low
68 Cases
in 2014
Years of data
17
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Central African Republic, 2005–2024

1002003004002005201420242005: 252 Cases2006: 313 Cases2007: 345 Cases2008: 141 Cases2009: 247 Cases2010: 174 Cases2011: 141 Cases2012: 152 Cases2013: 99 Cases2014: 68 Cases2016: 385 Cases2017: 341 Cases2018: 173 Cases2019: 343 Cases2022: 402 Cases2023: 402 Cases2024: 197 Cases

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 Central African Republic is 197 Cases, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 51.0% on the previous year and up 189.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Central African Republic peaked at 402 Cases in 2022 and was at its lowest, 68 Cases, in 2014.

That places Central African Republic 37th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 17 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 259.6 Cases 141 Cases 345 Cases 5
2010s 208.44 Cases 68 Cases 385 Cases 9
2020s 333.67 Cases 197 Cases 402 Cases 3

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

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  5. 39 Colombia 180 Cases compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Central African Republic?
Reported cases of leprosy in Central African Republic was 197 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 Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 402 Cases in 2022.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 68 Cases in 2014.
How does Central African Republic rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Central African Republic ranks 37th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 189.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Central African Republic 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
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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.