Reported cases of leprosy in Mauritania
Mauritania: Reported cases of leprosy was 7 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Mauritania, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Mauritania recorded 7 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.
The figure is down 58.8% on the previous year and down 61.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Mauritania peaked at 115 Cases in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2020.
That places Mauritania 94th 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 | 74.5 Cases | 34 Cases | 115 Cases | 2 |
| 2010s | 21.75 Cases | 11 Cases | 30 Cases | 4 |
| 2020s | 11.4 Cases | 0 Cases | 17 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 94 Tajikistan 7 Cases compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Mauritania?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Mauritania was 7 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 Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 115 Cases in 2005.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2020.
- How does Mauritania rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Mauritania ranks 94th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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.