Reported cases of leprosy in Madagascar
Madagascar: Reported cases of leprosy was 1,713 Cases in 2024. ▼ Falling
Reported cases of leprosy in Madagascar, 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 Madagascar stood at 1,713 Cases.
The figure is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 5.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Madagascar peaked at 2,709 Cases in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1,283 Cases, in 2019.
Madagascar ranks 10th of 181 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.
Reported cases of leprosy in Madagascar, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2,709 Cases | — |
| 2006 | 1,536 Cases | -43.3% |
| 2007 | 1,521 Cases | -1.0% |
| 2008 | 1,763 Cases | +15.9% |
| 2009 | 1,572 Cases | -10.8% |
| 2010 | 1,520 Cases | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 1,577 Cases | +3.8% |
| 2012 | 1,474 Cases | -6.5% |
| 2013 | 1,569 Cases | +6.4% |
| 2014 | 1,617 Cases | +3.1% |
| 2015 | 1,487 Cases | -8.0% |
| 2016 | 1,780 Cases | +19.7% |
| 2017 | 1,430 Cases | -19.7% |
| 2018 | 1,424 Cases | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 1,283 Cases | -9.9% |
| 2020 | 1,346 Cases | +4.9% |
| 2021 | 1,290 Cases | -4.2% |
| 2022 | 1,450 Cases | +12.4% |
| 2023 | 1,659 Cases | +14.4% |
| 2024 | 1,713 Cases | +3.3% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 1,713 Cases is above the median for low income countries, which is 197 Cases, 8.7× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 1,713 Cases is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 165 Cases, 10.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,820 Cases | 1,521 Cases | 2,709 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 1,516 Cases | 1,283 Cases | 1,780 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,492 Cases | 1,290 Cases | 1,713 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
More reference data data for Madagascar
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4503 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 5.9 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.43 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 26.56 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 32.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.45 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Madagascar?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Madagascar was 1,713 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 2,709 Cases in 2005.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,283 Cases in 2019.
- How does Madagascar rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Madagascar ranks 10th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Madagascar 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.