Reported cases of leprosy in El Salvador
El Salvador: Reported cases of leprosy was 3 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in El Salvador, 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 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6267 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0909 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 1.78 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.3176 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 8.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4948 (2050)
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
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.