Reported cases of leprosy in Mauritius

Mauritius: Reported cases of leprosy was 1 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1 Cases
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
120th
of 181 countries
All-time high
3 Cases
in 2010
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2017
Years of data
6
2010–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Mauritius, 2010–2024

01232010201720242010: 3 Cases2017: 0 Cases2018: 1 Cases2020: 2 Cases2022: 1 Cases2024: 1 Cases

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 Mauritius stood at 1 Cases.

The figure is unchanged over five years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Mauritius peaked at 3 Cases in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2017.

That places Mauritius 120th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1.33 Cases 0 Cases 3 Cases 3
2020s 1.33 Cases 1 Cases 2 Cases 3

Countries ranked near Mauritius

  1. 120 Bahrain 1 Cases compare
  2. 120 Botswana 1 Cases compare
  3. 120 Denmark 1 Cases compare
  4. 120 Germany 1 Cases compare
  5. 120 Jamaica 1 Cases compare
  6. 120 Lesotho 1 Cases compare
  7. 120 Maldives 1 Cases compare
  8. 120 Oman 1 Cases compare
  9. 120 Russia 1 Cases compare
  10. 120 Saint Lucia 1 Cases compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Mauritius?
Reported cases of leprosy in Mauritius 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 Mauritius?
The highest recorded value was 3 Cases in 2010.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Mauritius?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2017.
How does Mauritius rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Mauritius ranks 120th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Mauritius 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.