Reported cases of leprosy in France

France: Reported cases of leprosy was 19 Cases in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
19 Cases
Change on year
up 216.7%
World rank
74th
of 181 countries
All-time high
19 Cases
in 2024
All-time low
6 Cases
in 2023
Years of data
8
2017–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in France, 2017–2024

51015202017202020242017: 12 Cases2018: 9 Cases2019: 10 Cases2020: 7 Cases2021: 12 Cases2022: 18 Cases2023: 6 Cases2024: 19 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 France stood at 19 Cases. That is the highest value across all 8 years on record.

The figure is up 216.7% on the previous year and up 58.3% over ten years.

That places France 74th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 10.33 Cases 9 Cases 12 Cases 3
2020s 12.4 Cases 6 Cases 19 Cases 5

Countries ranked near France

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  2. 72 Costa Rica 20 Cases compare
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  4. 75 Morocco 18 Cases compare
  5. 75 South Africa 18 Cases compare
  6. 75 Trinidad and Tobago 18 Cases compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in France?
Reported cases of leprosy in France was 19 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 France?
The highest recorded value was 19 Cases in 2024.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 6 Cases in 2023.
How does France rank for reported cases of leprosy?
France ranks 74th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 58.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this France 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.