Reported cases of leprosy in Iran
Iran: Reported cases of leprosy was 11 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
11
Change on year
up 57.1%
World rank
83rd
of 181 countries
All-time high
79
in 2005
All-time low
5
in 2020
Years of data
20
2005–2024
Reported cases of leprosy in Iran, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of leprosy in Iran stood at 11.
That represents a change of up 57.1% on the previous year and down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Iran peaked at 79 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2020.
Iran ranks 83rd 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.
Reported cases of leprosy in Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 79 | — |
| 2006 | 64 | -19.0% |
| 2007 | 25 | -60.9% |
| 2008 | 35 | +40.0% |
| 2009 | 32 | -8.6% |
| 2010 | 46 | +43.8% |
| 2011 | 36 | -21.7% |
| 2012 | 21 | -41.7% |
| 2013 | 21 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 22 | +4.8% |
| 2015 | 17 | -22.7% |
| 2016 | 10 | -41.2% |
| 2017 | 19 | +90.0% |
| 2018 | 29 | +52.6% |
| 2019 | 18 | -37.9% |
| 2020 | 5 | -72.2% |
| 2021 | 10 | +100.0% |
| 2022 | 6 | -40.0% |
| 2023 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 2024 | 11 | +57.1% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 11 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6, 1.8× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Iran's 11 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.5, 3.1× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 47 | 25 | 79 | 5 |
| 2010s | 23.9 | 10 | 46 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.8 | 5 | 11 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More reference data data for Iran
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 26.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Burning - Crop residues 281.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 78.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Agricultural Soils 27,934 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 8.15 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 78.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 95.57 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.2091 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 11.62 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Iran?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Iran was 11 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 79 in 2005.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2020.
- How does Iran rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Iran ranks 83rd out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of leprosy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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