Reported cases of leprosy in Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea: Reported cases of leprosy was 6 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
6 Cases
Change on year
up 20.0%
World rank
96th
of 181 countries
All-time high
27 Cases
in 2008
All-time low
4 Cases
in 2012
Years of data
14
2008–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Equatorial Guinea, 2008–2024

5101520252008201620242008: 27 Cases2009: 23 Cases2010: 27 Cases2012: 4 Cases2015: 15 Cases2016: 5 Cases2017: 11 Cases2018: 23 Cases2019: 15 Cases2020: 9 Cases2021: 4 Cases2022: 15 Cases2023: 5 Cases2024: 6 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 Equatorial Guinea stood at 6 Cases.

The figure is up 20.0% on the previous year and down 60.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Equatorial Guinea peaked at 27 Cases in 2008 and was at its lowest, 4 Cases, in 2012.

Equatorial Guinea ranks 96th 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 25 Cases 23 Cases 27 Cases 2
2010s 14.29 Cases 4 Cases 27 Cases 7
2020s 7.8 Cases 4 Cases 15 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Equatorial Guinea

  1. 94 Mauritania 7 Cases compare
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  3. 96 Afghanistan 6 Cases compare
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  5. 96 Chile 6 Cases compare
  6. 96 Kuwait 6 Cases compare
  7. 96 Nicaragua 6 Cases compare
  8. 96 Turkey 6 Cases compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Equatorial Guinea?
Reported cases of leprosy in Equatorial Guinea was 6 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 Equatorial Guinea?
The highest recorded value was 27 Cases in 2008.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Equatorial Guinea?
The lowest recorded value was 4 Cases in 2012.
How does Equatorial Guinea rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Equatorial Guinea ranks 96th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Equatorial Guinea?
Over the last ten years it is down 60.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Equatorial Guinea 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.