Reported cases of leprosy in Gabon
Gabon: Reported cases of leprosy was 4 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Gabon, 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 Gabon stood at 4 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 100.0% on the previous year and down 75.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Gabon peaked at 40 Cases in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1 Cases, in 2021.
Gabon ranks 105th 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 | 28.8 Cases | 24 Cases | 37 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 19.78 Cases | 4 Cases | 40 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 2.4 Cases | 1 Cases | 4 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Gabon?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Gabon was 4 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 40 Cases in 2010.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 Cases in 2021.
- How does Gabon rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Gabon ranks 105th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.