Reported cases of leprosy in Israel
Israel: Reported cases of leprosy was 2 Cases in 2020. ▼ Falling
Reported cases of leprosy in Israel, 2007–2020
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Israel recorded 2 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2020. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Israel peaked at 5 Cases in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2 Cases, in 2015.
Israel ranks 116th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 Cases | 5 Cases | 5 Cases | 2 |
| 2010s | 2.5 Cases | 2 Cases | 3 Cases | 2 |
| 2020s | 2 Cases | 2 Cases | 2 Cases | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Israel?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Israel was 2 Cases in 2020, 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 Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 5 Cases in 2007.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 Cases in 2015.
- How does Israel rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Israel ranks 116th out of 181 countries with data for 2020.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Israel 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.