Reported cases of leprosy in Indonesia

Indonesia: Reported cases of leprosy was 14,698 Cases in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
14,698 Cases
Change on year
up 2.2%
World rank
3rd
of 181 countries
All-time high
20,023 Cases
in 2011
All-time low
10,976 Cases
in 2021
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Indonesia, 2005–2024

05.0k10.0k15.0k20.0k2005201420242005: 19.7k Cases2006: 17.7k Cases2007: 17.7k Cases2008: 17.4k Cases2009: 17.3k Cases2010: 17.0k Cases2011: 20.0k Cases2012: 19.0k Cases2013: 16.9k Cases2014: 17.0k Cases2015: 17.2k Cases2016: 16.8k Cases2017: 15.9k Cases2018: 17.0k Cases2019: 17.4k Cases2020: 11.2k Cases2021: 11.0k Cases2022: 12.4k Cases2023: 14.4k Cases2024: 14.7k 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 Indonesia stood at 14,698 Cases.

The figure is up 2.2% on the previous year and down 13.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Indonesia peaked at 20,023 Cases in 2011 and was at its lowest, 10,976 Cases, in 2021.

Indonesia ranks 3rd of 181 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 17,960 Cases 17,260 Cases 19,695 Cases 5
2010s 17,430 Cases 15,910 Cases 20,023 Cases 10
2020s 12,733 Cases 10,976 Cases 14,698 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Indonesia

  1. 1 India 100,957 Cases compare
  2. 2 Brazil 22,129 Cases compare
  3. 4 Bangladesh 3,519 Cases compare
  4. 5 Democratic Republic of Congo 3,038 Cases compare
  5. 6 Mozambique 2,863 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 181 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Indonesia?
Reported cases of leprosy in Indonesia was 14,698 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 Indonesia?
The highest recorded value was 20,023 Cases in 2011.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Indonesia?
The lowest recorded value was 10,976 Cases in 2021.
How does Indonesia rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Indonesia ranks 3rd out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Indonesia?
Over the last ten years it is down 13.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Indonesia 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.