Reported cases of leprosy in Costa Rica
Costa Rica: Reported cases of leprosy was 20 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Costa Rica, 2005–2024
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 Costa Rica stood at 20 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 66.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Costa Rica peaked at 34 Cases in 2018 and was at its lowest, 3 Cases, in 2008.
Costa Rica ranks 72nd of 181 countries on this measure, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.4 Cases | 3 Cases | 11 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 14.8 Cases | 6 Cases | 34 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.8 Cases | 6 Cases | 20 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Costa Rica
- 69 Marshall Islands 23 Cases compare
- 69 Saudi Arabia 23 Cases compare
- 71 Qatar 21 Cases compare
- 72 Namibia 20 Cases compare
- 74 France 19 Cases compare
- 75 Morocco 18 Cases compare
- 75 South Africa 18 Cases compare
- 75 Trinidad and Tobago 18 Cases compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Costa Rica?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Costa Rica was 20 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 Costa Rica?
- The highest recorded value was 34 Cases in 2018.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Costa Rica?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 Cases in 2008.
- How does Costa Rica rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Costa Rica ranks 72nd out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Costa Rica?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Costa Rica 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.