Reported cases of leprosy in Mali
Mali: Reported cases of leprosy was 93 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Mali, 2005–2024
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.
Reported cases of leprosy in Mali, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 537 Cases | — |
| 2006 | 509 Cases | -5.2% |
| 2007 | 455 Cases | -10.6% |
| 2009 | 346 Cases | -24.0% |
| 2010 | 363 Cases | +4.9% |
| 2011 | 226 Cases | -37.7% |
| 2012 | 228 Cases | +0.9% |
| 2013 | 176 Cases | -22.8% |
| 2014 | 259 Cases | +47.2% |
| 2015 | 222 Cases | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 144 Cases | -35.1% |
| 2017 | 174 Cases | +20.8% |
| 2018 | 162 Cases | -6.9% |
| 2019 | 182 Cases | +12.3% |
| 2020 | 139 Cases | -23.6% |
| 2021 | 101 Cases | -27.3% |
| 2022 | 79 Cases | -21.8% |
| 2023 | 92 Cases | +16.5% |
| 2024 | 93 Cases | +1.1% |
Mali compared with similar countries
- Mali's 93 Cases is below the median for low income countries, which is 197 Cases, 47% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Mali's 93 Cases is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 165 Cases, 56% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
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- 52 Dominican Republic 83 Cases compare
- 53 Solomon Islands 82 Cases compare
- 54 Thailand 80 Cases compare
More reference data data for Mali
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.3081 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 9.25 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 11.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4025 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 11.03 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.4728 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 39.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 47.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.19 (2050)
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
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.