Reported cases of leprosy in Maldives
Maldives: Reported cases of leprosy was 1 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Maldives, 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 Maldives stood at 1 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 88.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Maldives peaked at 15 Cases in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2023.
That places Maldives 120th 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 Cases | 6 Cases | 15 Cases | 4 |
| 2010s | 6.5 Cases | 3 Cases | 14 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.2 Cases | 0 Cases | 6 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Maldives?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Maldives 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 Maldives?
- The highest recorded value was 15 Cases in 2005.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Maldives?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2023.
- How does Maldives rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Maldives ranks 120th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Maldives?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Maldives 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.