Reported cases of leprosy in Iraq
Iraq: Reported cases of leprosy was 3 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Iraq, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 3 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
That represents a change of unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Iraq peaked at 3 Cases in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2005.
Iraq ranks 109th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.2 Cases | 0 Cases | 1 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.43 Cases | 0 Cases | 3 Cases | 7 |
| 2020s | 2.2 Cases | 0 Cases | 3 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Iraq?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Iraq was 3 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 3 Cases in 2013.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2005.
- How does Iraq rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Iraq ranks 109th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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.