Reported cases of leprosy in Germany

Germany: Reported cases of leprosy was 1 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1 Cases
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
120th
of 181 countries
All-time high
3 Cases
in 2022
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2007
Years of data
10
2007–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Germany, 2007–2024

01232007201520242007: 0 Cases2009: 1 Cases2015: 2 Cases2016: 2 Cases2018: 0 Cases2020: 0 Cases2021: 2 Cases2022: 3 Cases2023: 1 Cases2024: 1 Cases

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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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  6. 120 Maldives 1 Cases compare
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See the full ranking of 181 places →

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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

Indicator
Reported cases of leprosy
Unit
Cases
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
181 places, 2,662 data points, 2005–2024
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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.