Reported cases of leprosy in Chile

Chile: Reported cases of leprosy was 6 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
6 Cases
Change on year
down 14.3%
World rank
96th
of 181 countries
All-time high
10 Cases
in 2021
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2006
Years of data
17
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Chile, 2005–2024

02468102005201420242005: 1 Cases2006: 0 Cases2009: 0 Cases2010: 0 Cases2011: 0 Cases2013: 0 Cases2014: 0 Cases2015: 0 Cases2016: 1 Cases2017: 6 Cases2018: 7 Cases2019: 4 Cases2020: 7 Cases2021: 10 Cases2022: 2 Cases2023: 7 Cases2024: 6 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 Chile is 6 Cases, measured in 2024.

The figure is down 14.3% on the previous year and up 50.0% over five years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Chile peaked at 10 Cases in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2006.

That places Chile 96th 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 0.3333 Cases 0 Cases 1 Cases 3
2010s 2 Cases 0 Cases 7 Cases 9
2020s 6.4 Cases 2 Cases 10 Cases 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Chile?
Reported cases of leprosy in Chile was 6 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 Chile?
The highest recorded value was 10 Cases in 2021.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Chile?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2006.
How does Chile rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Chile ranks 96th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Chile 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.