Reported cases of leprosy in Italy

Italy: Reported cases of leprosy was 3 Cases in 2022. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2022)
3 Cases
World rank
109th
of 181 countries
All-time high
12 Cases
in 2016
All-time low
2 Cases
in 2007
Years of data
6
2007–2022

Reported cases of leprosy in Italy, 2007–2022

246810122007201420222007: 2 Cases2010: 5 Cases2016: 12 Cases2017: 8 Cases2018: 5 Cases2022: 3 Cases

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.

Analysis

The most recent figure for reported cases of leprosy in Italy is 3 Cases, measured in 2022.

That represents a change of down 40.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Italy peaked at 12 Cases in 2016 and was at its lowest, 2 Cases, in 2007.

That places Italy 109th out of 181 countries with data for 2022, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2 Cases 2 Cases 2 Cases 1
2010s 7.5 Cases 5 Cases 12 Cases 4
2020s 3 Cases 3 Cases 3 Cases 1

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Italy?
Reported cases of leprosy in Italy was 3 Cases in 2022, 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 Italy?
The highest recorded value was 12 Cases in 2016.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Italy?
The lowest recorded value was 2 Cases in 2007.
How does Italy rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Italy ranks 109th out of 181 countries with data for 2022.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Italy?
Over the last ten years it is down 40.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Italy 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.