Reported cases of leprosy in Denmark

Denmark: Reported cases of leprosy was 1 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1 Cases
World rank
120th
of 181 countries
All-time high
1 Cases
in 2024
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2007
Years of data
8
2007–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Denmark, 2007–2024

00.20.40.60.812007201520242007: 0 Cases2008: 0 Cases2015: 0 Cases2019: 0 Cases2021: 0 Cases2022: 0 Cases2023: 0 Cases2024: 1 Cases

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.

Analysis

Denmark recorded 1 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Denmark peaked at 1 Cases in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2007.

Denmark ranks 120th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 Cases 0 Cases 0 Cases 2
2010s 0 Cases 0 Cases 0 Cases 2
2020s 0.25 Cases 0 Cases 1 Cases 4

Countries ranked near Denmark

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  5. 120 Lesotho 1 Cases compare
  6. 120 Maldives 1 Cases compare
  7. 120 Mauritius 1 Cases compare
  8. 120 Oman 1 Cases compare
  9. 120 Russia 1 Cases compare
  10. 120 Saint Lucia 1 Cases compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Denmark?
Reported cases of leprosy in Denmark was 1 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 Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 1 Cases in 2024.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2007.
How does Denmark rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Denmark ranks 120th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Denmark 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
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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.