Reported cases of leprosy in Ecuador

Ecuador: Reported cases of leprosy was 25 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
25 Cases
Change on year
down 43.2%
World rank
67th
of 181 countries
All-time high
134 Cases
in 2010
All-time low
14 Cases
in 2020
Years of data
17
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Ecuador, 2005–2024

2550751001252005201420242005: 116 Cases2006: 95 Cases2007: 107 Cases2008: 83 Cases2009: 81 Cases2010: 134 Cases2011: 112 Cases2012: 86 Cases2016: 18 Cases2017: 44 Cases2018: 42 Cases2019: 88 Cases2020: 14 Cases2021: 26 Cases2022: 41 Cases2023: 44 Cases2024: 25 Cases

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

Analysis

Ecuador recorded 25 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.

That represents a change of down 43.2% on the previous year and down 70.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Ecuador peaked at 134 Cases in 2010 and was at its lowest, 14 Cases, in 2020.

That places Ecuador 67th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 96.4 Cases 81 Cases 116 Cases 5
2010s 74.86 Cases 18 Cases 134 Cases 7
2020s 30 Cases 14 Cases 44 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Ecuador

  1. 64 Rwanda 30 Cases compare
  2. 65 Bolivia 26 Cases compare
  3. 65 Guinea-Bissau 26 Cases compare
  4. 68 Laos 24 Cases compare
  5. 69 Marshall Islands 23 Cases compare
  6. 69 Saudi Arabia 23 Cases compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Ecuador?
Reported cases of leprosy in Ecuador was 25 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 Ecuador?
The highest recorded value was 134 Cases in 2010.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Ecuador?
The lowest recorded value was 14 Cases in 2020.
How does Ecuador rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Ecuador ranks 67th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Ecuador?
Over the last ten years it is down 70.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Ecuador 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
Last refreshed

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.