Reported cases of leprosy in Kuwait
Kuwait: Reported cases of leprosy was 6 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Kuwait, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 6 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 40.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Kuwait peaked at 21 Cases in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2008.
That places Kuwait 96th 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.
Reported cases of leprosy in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 Cases | — |
| 2007 | 20 Cases | +233.3% |
| 2008 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2010 | 21 Cases | +2000.0% |
| 2011 | 16 Cases | -23.8% |
| 2012 | 16 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 18 Cases | +12.5% |
| 2014 | 10 Cases | -44.4% |
| 2016 | 6 Cases | -40.0% |
| 2017 | 6 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 9 Cases | +50.0% |
| 2020 | 10 Cases | +11.1% |
| 2021 | 8 Cases | -20.0% |
| 2022 | 8 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 6 Cases | -25.0% |
| 2024 | 6 Cases | +0.0% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 6 Cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 1 Cases, 6.0× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 6 Cases is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.5 Cases, 1.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of leprosy in Kuwait changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +2000.0% | 1 Cases | 21 Cases |
| 2007 | +233.3% | 6 Cases | 20 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.75 Cases | 0 Cases | 20 Cases | 4 |
| 2010s | 12.75 Cases | 6 Cases | 21 Cases | 8 |
| 2020s | 7.6 Cases | 6 Cases | 10 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 94 Mauritania 7 Cases compare
- 94 Tajikistan 7 Cases compare
- 96 Afghanistan 6 Cases compare
- 96 Cape Verde 6 Cases compare
- 96 Chile 6 Cases compare
- 96 Equatorial Guinea 6 Cases compare
- 96 Nicaragua 6 Cases compare
- 96 Turkey 6 Cases compare
More reference data data for Kuwait
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.092 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.2888 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.385 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.385 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3086 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1086 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.96 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0052 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Kuwait?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Kuwait was 6 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 Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 21 Cases in 2010.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2008.
- How does Kuwait rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Kuwait ranks 96th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 40.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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.