Reported cases of leprosy in Eritrea
Eritrea: Reported cases of leprosy was 3 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Eritrea, 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 Eritrea stood at 3 Cases.
That represents a change of up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Eritrea peaked at 13 Cases in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1 Cases, in 2014.
Eritrea 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 | 10.5 Cases | 8 Cases | 13 Cases | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.83 Cases | 1 Cases | 11 Cases | 6 |
| 2020s | 2.2 Cases | 1 Cases | 3 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Eritrea?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Eritrea 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 Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 13 Cases in 2006.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 Cases in 2014.
- How does Eritrea rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Eritrea ranks 109th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea 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.