Reported cases of leprosy in Denmark
Denmark: Reported cases of leprosy was 1 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Denmark, 2007–2024
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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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
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.