Reported cases of leprosy in Gambia
Gambia: Reported cases of leprosy was 8 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Gambia, 2006–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of leprosy in Gambia is 8 Cases, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 166.7% on the previous year and down 46.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Gambia peaked at 55 Cases in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2017.
Gambia ranks 89th 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 | 44.5 Cases | 34 Cases | 55 Cases | 2 |
| 2010s | 20.89 Cases | 0 Cases | 42 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 7.2 Cases | 3 Cases | 10 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Gambia?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Gambia 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 Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 55 Cases in 2006.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2017.
- How does Gambia rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Gambia ranks 89th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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.