Reported cases of leprosy in China
China: Reported cases of leprosy was 267 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
267
Change on year
down 15.2%
World rank
31st
of 181 countries
All-time high
1,658
in 2005
All-time low
267
in 2024
Years of data
20
2005–2024
Reported cases of leprosy in China, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of leprosy in China stood at 267. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 15.2% on the previous year and down 67.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in China peaked at 1,658 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 267, in 2024.
That places China 31st out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of leprosy in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1,658 | — |
| 2006 | 1,506 | -9.2% |
| 2007 | 1,526 | +1.3% |
| 2008 | 1,614 | +5.8% |
| 2009 | 1,597 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 1,324 | -17.1% |
| 2011 | 1,144 | -13.6% |
| 2012 | 1,210 | +5.8% |
| 2013 | 930 | -23.1% |
| 2014 | 823 | -11.5% |
| 2015 | 678 | -17.6% |
| 2016 | 672 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 634 | -5.7% |
| 2018 | 521 | -17.8% |
| 2019 | 464 | -10.9% |
| 2020 | 406 | -12.5% |
| 2021 | 374 | -7.9% |
| 2022 | 302 | -19.3% |
| 2023 | 315 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | 267 | -15.2% |
China compared with similar countries
- China's 267 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6, 44.5× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- China's 267 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 17.5, 15.3× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,580 | 1,506 | 1,658 | 5 |
| 2010s | 840 | 464 | 1,324 | 10 |
| 2020s | 332.8 | 267 | 406 | 5 |
Countries ranked near China
More reference data data for China
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 49.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 75.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 18.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 303.29 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 165.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 206.2 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 350.74 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,480 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 102.37 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in China?
- Reported cases of leprosy in China was 267 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of leprosy recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 1,658 in 2005.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 267 in 2024.
- How does China rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- China ranks 31st out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of leprosy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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