Reported cases of leprosy in Gabon
Gabon: Reported cases of leprosy was 4 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4
Change on year
up 100.0%
World rank
105th
of 181 countries
All-time high
40
in 2010
All-time low
1
in 2021
Years of data
19
2005–2024
Reported cases of leprosy in Gabon, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of leprosy in Gabon stood at 4.
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 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 1, 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.
Reported cases of leprosy in Gabon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 30 | — |
| 2006 | 37 | +23.3% |
| 2007 | 27 | -27.0% |
| 2008 | 24 | -11.1% |
| 2009 | 26 | +8.3% |
| 2010 | 40 | +53.8% |
| 2011 | 32 | -20.0% |
| 2012 | 30 | -6.2% |
| 2014 | 16 | -46.7% |
| 2015 | 20 | +25.0% |
| 2016 | 18 | -10.0% |
| 2017 | 6 | -66.7% |
| 2018 | 12 | +100.0% |
| 2019 | 4 | -66.7% |
| 2020 | 3 | -25.0% |
| 2021 | 1 | -66.7% |
| 2022 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 4 | +100.0% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 4 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6, 67% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Gabon's 4 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 165, 2% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28.8 | 24 | 37 | 5 |
| 2010s | 19.78 | 4 | 40 | 9 |
| 2020s | 2.4 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
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More reference data data for Gabon
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0319 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0505 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0931 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0031 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0931 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.107 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1347 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2352 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.5278 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0167 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Gabon?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Gabon was 4 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 40 in 2010.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of leprosy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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