Reported cases of leprosy in Kuwait

Kuwait: Reported cases of leprosy was 6 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
6 Cases
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
96th
of 181 countries
All-time high
21 Cases
in 2010
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2008
Years of data
17
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Kuwait, 2005–2024

051015202005201420242005: 6 Cases2007: 20 Cases2008: 0 Cases2009: 1 Cases2010: 21 Cases2011: 16 Cases2012: 16 Cases2013: 18 Cases2014: 10 Cases2016: 6 Cases2017: 6 Cases2018: 9 Cases2020: 10 Cases2021: 8 Cases2022: 8 Cases2023: 6 Cases2024: 6 Cases

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 94 Mauritania 7 Cases compare
  2. 94 Tajikistan 7 Cases compare
  3. 96 Afghanistan 6 Cases compare
  4. 96 Cape Verde 6 Cases compare
  5. 96 Chile 6 Cases compare
  6. 96 Equatorial Guinea 6 Cases compare
  7. 96 Nicaragua 6 Cases compare
  8. 96 Turkey 6 Cases compare

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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

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.