Reported cases of leprosy in Lesotho
Lesotho: Reported cases of leprosy was 1 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Lesotho, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of leprosy in Lesotho stood at 1 Cases.
That represents a change of down 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Lesotho peaked at 7 Cases in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2020.
Lesotho ranks 120th of 181 countries on this measure, 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 Lesotho, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 Cases | — |
| 2006 | 3 Cases | -57.1% |
| 2007 | 4 Cases | +33.3% |
| 2008 | 7 Cases | +75.0% |
| 2009 | 5 Cases | -28.6% |
| 2010 | 7 Cases | +40.0% |
| 2011 | 6 Cases | -14.3% |
| 2014 | 2 Cases | -66.7% |
| 2015 | 2 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2024 | 1 Cases | — |
Lesotho compared with similar countries
- Lesotho's 1 Cases is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 88 Cases, 1% of the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Lesotho's 1 Cases is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 165 Cases, 1% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.2 Cases | 3 Cases | 7 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 3.29 Cases | 2 Cases | 7 Cases | 7 |
| 2020s | 0.25 Cases | 0 Cases | 1 Cases | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lesotho
More reference data data for Lesotho
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0331 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5388 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0101 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.582 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1115 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0549 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Lesotho?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Lesotho was 1 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 Lesotho?
- The highest recorded value was 7 Cases in 2005.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Lesotho?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2020.
- How does Lesotho rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Lesotho ranks 120th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Lesotho?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lesotho 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.