Reported cases of leprosy in Chad

Chad: Reported cases of leprosy was 282 Cases in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
282 Cases
Change on year
down 22.1%
World rank
26th
of 181 countries
All-time high
631 Cases
in 2007
All-time low
258 Cases
in 2014
Years of data
17
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Chad, 2005–2024

02004006002005201420242005: 367 Cases2007: 631 Cases2008: 549 Cases2009: 484 Cases2010: 389 Cases2013: 391 Cases2014: 258 Cases2015: 392 Cases2016: 389 Cases2017: 401 Cases2018: 342 Cases2019: 446 Cases2020: 333 Cases2021: 303 Cases2022: 447 Cases2023: 362 Cases2024: 282 Cases

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 Chad stood at 282 Cases.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 22.1% on the previous year and up 9.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Chad peaked at 631 Cases in 2007 and was at its lowest, 258 Cases, in 2014.

That places Chad 26th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 507.75 Cases 367 Cases 631 Cases 4
2010s 376 Cases 258 Cases 446 Cases 8
2020s 345.4 Cases 282 Cases 447 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Chad

  1. 23 Niger 323 Cases compare
  2. 24 Venezuela 302 Cases compare
  3. 25 Comoros 300 Cases compare
  4. 27 Paraguay 279 Cases compare
  5. 28 Ghana 278 Cases compare
  6. 29 Zambia 272 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 181 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Chad?
Reported cases of leprosy in Chad was 282 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 Chad?
The highest recorded value was 631 Cases in 2007.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Chad?
The lowest recorded value was 258 Cases in 2014.
How does Chad rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Chad ranks 26th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Chad?
Over the last ten years it is up 9.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Chad 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.