Reported cases of leprosy in Germany
Germany: Reported cases of leprosy was 1 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Germany, 2007–2024
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 Germany stood at 1 Cases.
The figure is down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Germany peaked at 3 Cases in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2007.
Germany ranks 120th 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 | 0.5 Cases | 0 Cases | 1 Cases | 2 |
| 2010s | 1.33 Cases | 0 Cases | 2 Cases | 3 |
| 2020s | 1.4 Cases | 0 Cases | 3 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Germany?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Germany was 1 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 3 Cases in 2022.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2007.
- How does Germany rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Germany ranks 120th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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.