Reported cases of leprosy in Guinea

Guinea: Reported cases of leprosy was 199 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
199 Cases
Change on year
down 18.4%
World rank
36th
of 181 countries
All-time high
980 Cases
in 2005
All-time low
184 Cases
in 2015
Years of data
19
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Guinea, 2005–2024

2004006008001.0k2005201420242005: 980 Cases2007: 803 Cases2008: 664 Cases2009: 636 Cases2010: 549 Cases2011: 498 Cases2012: 438 Cases2013: 387 Cases2014: 241 Cases2015: 184 Cases2016: 244 Cases2017: 255 Cases2018: 279 Cases2019: 272 Cases2020: 222 Cases2021: 191 Cases2022: 188 Cases2023: 244 Cases2024: 199 Cases

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.

Analysis

Guinea recorded 199 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.4% on the previous year and down 17.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Guinea peaked at 980 Cases in 2005 and was at its lowest, 184 Cases, in 2015.

That places Guinea 36th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 770.75 Cases 636 Cases 980 Cases 4
2010s 334.7 Cases 184 Cases 549 Cases 10
2020s 208.8 Cases 188 Cases 244 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Guinea

  1. 33 Uganda 246 Cases compare
  2. 34 Sudan 234 Cases compare
  3. 35 Pakistan 217 Cases compare
  4. 37 Central African Republic 197 Cases compare
  5. 38 Senegal 184 Cases compare
  6. 39 Colombia 180 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 181 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Guinea?
Reported cases of leprosy in Guinea was 199 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 Guinea?
The highest recorded value was 980 Cases in 2005.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Guinea?
The lowest recorded value was 184 Cases in 2015.
How does Guinea rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Guinea ranks 36th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Guinea?
Over the last ten years it is down 17.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guinea 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
Last refreshed

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.