Reported cases of leprosy in Indonesia
Indonesia: Reported cases of leprosy was 14,698 Cases in 2024. ▼ Falling
Reported cases of leprosy in Indonesia, 2005–2024
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 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.
Reported cases of leprosy in Indonesia, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 19,695 Cases | — |
| 2006 | 17,682 Cases | -10.2% |
| 2007 | 17,723 Cases | +0.2% |
| 2008 | 17,441 Cases | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 17,260 Cases | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 17,012 Cases | -1.4% |
| 2011 | 20,023 Cases | +17.7% |
| 2012 | 18,994 Cases | -5.1% |
| 2013 | 16,856 Cases | -11.3% |
| 2014 | 17,025 Cases | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 17,202 Cases | +1.0% |
| 2016 | 16,826 Cases | -2.2% |
| 2017 | 15,910 Cases | -5.4% |
| 2018 | 17,017 Cases | +7.0% |
| 2019 | 17,439 Cases | +2.5% |
| 2020 | 11,173 Cases | -35.9% |
| 2021 | 10,976 Cases | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 12,441 Cases | +13.3% |
| 2023 | 14,376 Cases | +15.6% |
| 2024 | 14,698 Cases | +2.2% |
Indonesia compared with similar countries
- Indonesia's 14,698 Cases is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6 Cases, 2449.7× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Indonesia's 14,698 Cases is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 17.5 Cases, 839.9× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of leprosy in Indonesia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -35.9% | 17,439 Cases | 11,173 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 India 100,957 Cases compare
- 2 Brazil 22,129 Cases compare
- 4 Bangladesh 3,519 Cases compare
- 5 Democratic Republic of Congo 3,038 Cases compare
- 6 Mozambique 2,863 Cases compare
More reference data data for Indonesia
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.13 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 38.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 3.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 38.75 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 23.37 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 46.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 187.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 19.49 (2050)
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
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.