Reported cases of leprosy in El Salvador

El Salvador: Reported cases of leprosy was 3 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3 Cases
Change on year
up 50.0%
World rank
109th
of 181 countries
All-time high
8 Cases
in 2007
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2021
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in El Salvador, 2005–2024

024682005201420242005: 6 Cases2006: 5 Cases2007: 8 Cases2008: 5 Cases2009: 4 Cases2010: 1 Cases2011: 1 Cases2012: 3 Cases2013: 1 Cases2014: 5 Cases2015: 4 Cases2016: 1 Cases2017: 4 Cases2018: 6 Cases2019: 1 Cases2020: 3 Cases2021: 0 Cases2022: 0 Cases2023: 2 Cases2024: 3 Cases

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 El Salvador stood at 3 Cases.

The figure is up 50.0% on the previous year and down 40.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in El Salvador peaked at 8 Cases in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2021.

El Salvador ranks 109th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5.6 Cases 4 Cases 8 Cases 5
2010s 2.7 Cases 1 Cases 6 Cases 10
2020s 1.6 Cases 0 Cases 3 Cases 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in El Salvador?
Reported cases of leprosy in El Salvador was 3 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 El Salvador?
The highest recorded value was 8 Cases in 2007.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in El Salvador?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2021.
How does El Salvador rank for reported cases of leprosy?
El Salvador ranks 109th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in El Salvador?
Over the last ten years it is down 40.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this El Salvador 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.