Reported cases of leprosy in Mali

Mali: Reported cases of leprosy was 93 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
93 Cases
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
51st
of 181 countries
All-time high
537 Cases
in 2005
All-time low
79 Cases
in 2022
Years of data
19
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Mali, 2005–2024

1002003004005002005201420242005: 537 Cases2006: 509 Cases2007: 455 Cases2009: 346 Cases2010: 363 Cases2011: 226 Cases2012: 228 Cases2013: 176 Cases2014: 259 Cases2015: 222 Cases2016: 144 Cases2017: 174 Cases2018: 162 Cases2019: 182 Cases2020: 139 Cases2021: 101 Cases2022: 79 Cases2023: 92 Cases2024: 93 Cases

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.

Analysis

The most recent figure for reported cases of leprosy in Mali is 93 Cases, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 64.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Mali peaked at 537 Cases in 2005 and was at its lowest, 79 Cases, in 2022.

That places Mali 51st 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 461.75 Cases 346 Cases 537 Cases 4
2010s 213.6 Cases 144 Cases 363 Cases 10
2020s 100.8 Cases 79 Cases 139 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Mali

  1. 48 Mexico 101 Cases compare
  2. 49 East Timor 99 Cases compare
  3. 50 Kenya 94 Cases compare
  4. 52 Dominican Republic 83 Cases compare
  5. 53 Solomon Islands 82 Cases compare
  6. 54 Thailand 80 Cases compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Mali?
Reported cases of leprosy in Mali was 93 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 Mali?
The highest recorded value was 537 Cases in 2005.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Mali?
The lowest recorded value was 79 Cases in 2022.
How does Mali rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Mali ranks 51st out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Mali?
Over the last ten years it is down 64.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mali 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.