Reported cases of leprosy in Fiji
Fiji: Reported cases of leprosy was 8 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Fiji, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Fiji recorded 8 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.
That represents a change of down 46.7% on the previous year and up 60.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Fiji peaked at 15 Cases in 2023 and was at its lowest, 2 Cases, in 2009.
That places Fiji 89th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4 Cases | 2 Cases | 6 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 5.22 Cases | 2 Cases | 12 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 7.5 Cases | 3 Cases | 15 Cases | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Fiji?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Fiji was 8 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 Fiji?
- The highest recorded value was 15 Cases in 2023.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Fiji?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 Cases in 2009.
- How does Fiji rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Fiji ranks 89th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Fiji?
- Over the last ten years it is up 60.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Fiji 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.