Reported cases of leprosy in Gambia
Gambia: Reported cases of leprosy was 8 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
8
Change on year
up 166.7%
World rank
89th
of 181 countries
All-time high
55
in 2006
All-time low
0
in 2017
Years of data
16
2006–2024
Reported cases of leprosy in Gambia, 2006–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of leprosy in Gambia is 8, 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 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 0, 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.
Reported cases of leprosy in Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 55 | — |
| 2009 | 34 | -38.2% |
| 2010 | 42 | +23.5% |
| 2011 | 30 | -28.6% |
| 2012 | 33 | +10.0% |
| 2013 | 34 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | 15 | -55.9% |
| 2015 | 12 | -20.0% |
| 2017 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 7 | — |
| 2019 | 15 | +114.3% |
| 2020 | 5 | -66.7% |
| 2021 | 10 | +100.0% |
| 2022 | 10 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 3 | -70.0% |
| 2024 | 8 | +166.7% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 8 is below the median for low income countries, which is 197, 4% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 8 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 165, 5% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44.5 | 34 | 55 | 2 |
| 2010s | 20.89 | 0 | 42 | 9 |
| 2020s | 7.2 | 3 | 10 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
More reference data data for Gambia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0121 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2798 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3524 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0232 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3524 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0331 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1264 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Gambia?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Gambia was 8 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 55 in 2006.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of leprosy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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