Reported cases of leprosy in South Korea
South Korea: Reported cases of leprosy was 5 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in South Korea, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
South Korea recorded 5 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.
The figure is up 66.7% on the previous year and down 16.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in South Korea peaked at 15 Cases in 2005 and was at its lowest, 2 Cases, in 2015.
That places South Korea 103rd out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 10.8 Cases | 5 Cases | 15 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 Cases | 2 Cases | 7 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.6 Cases | 2 Cases | 5 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in South Korea?
- Reported cases of leprosy in South Korea was 5 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 South Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 15 Cases in 2005.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in South Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 Cases in 2015.
- How does South Korea rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- South Korea ranks 103rd out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in South Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Korea 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.