Reported cases of leprosy in Chile
Chile: Reported cases of leprosy was 6 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Chile, 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 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.
Reported cases of leprosy in Chile, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2006 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2010 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2011 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2013 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2014 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2015 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2016 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2017 | 6 Cases | +500.0% |
| 2018 | 7 Cases | +16.7% |
| 2019 | 4 Cases | -42.9% |
| 2020 | 7 Cases | +75.0% |
| 2021 | 10 Cases | +42.9% |
| 2022 | 2 Cases | -80.0% |
| 2023 | 7 Cases | +250.0% |
| 2024 | 6 Cases | -14.3% |
Chile compared with similar countries
- Chile's 6 Cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 1 Cases, 6.0× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Chile's 6 Cases is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6 Cases, 1.0× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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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More reference data data for Chile
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9268 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2204 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.11 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.46 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 25.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.2 (2050)
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
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.