Reported cases of leprosy in Morocco
Morocco: Reported cases of leprosy was 18 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Morocco, 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 Morocco is 18 Cases, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 125.0% on the previous year and down 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Morocco peaked at 62 Cases in 2006 and was at its lowest, 7 Cases, in 2020.
Morocco ranks 75th of 181 countries on this measure, 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 | 47.4 Cases | 38 Cases | 62 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 29.4 Cases | 13 Cases | 51 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 12.2 Cases | 7 Cases | 18 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
- 72 Costa Rica 20 Cases compare
- 72 Namibia 20 Cases compare
- 74 France 19 Cases compare
- 75 South Africa 18 Cases compare
- 75 Trinidad and Tobago 18 Cases compare
- 78 Bhutan 17 Cases compare
- 78 Portugal 17 Cases compare
More reference data data for Morocco
- Spring temperature anomalies -1.2 °C (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 1.66 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.2498 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.9465 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -1.11 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 130.51 2010 = 100 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Morocco?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Morocco was 18 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 Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 62 Cases in 2006.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was 7 Cases in 2020.
- How does Morocco rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Morocco ranks 75th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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.