Reported cases of leprosy in Nauru
Nauru: Reported cases of leprosy was 0 Cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0 Cases
Change on year
down 100.0%
World rank
131st
of 181 countries
All-time high
12 Cases
in 2019
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2014
Years of data
12
2007–2023
Reported cases of leprosy in Nauru, 2007–2023
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2023, reported cases of leprosy in Nauru stood at 0 Cases. That is the lowest value across all 12 years on record.
That represents a change of down 100.0% on the previous year and down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Nauru peaked at 12 Cases in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2014.
Nauru ranks 131st 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.
Reported cases of leprosy in Nauru, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 Cases | — |
| 2008 | 2 Cases | -33.3% |
| 2009 | 3 Cases | +50.0% |
| 2010 | 2 Cases | -33.3% |
| 2012 | 2 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 2 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 2 Cases | — |
| 2018 | 8 Cases | +300.0% |
| 2019 | 12 Cases | +50.0% |
| 2021 | 3 Cases | -75.0% |
| 2023 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
Nauru compared with similar countries
- Nauru's 0 Cases is below the median for high income countries, which is 1 Cases. (59 countries reporting)
- Nauru's 0 Cases is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 17.5 Cases. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.67 Cases | 2 Cases | 3 Cases | 3 |
| 2010s | 4 Cases | 0 Cases | 12 Cases | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.5 Cases | 0 Cases | 3 Cases | 2 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
- 131 Albania 0 Cases
- 131 Algeria 0 Cases compare
- 131 Andorra 0 Cases compare
- 131 Antigua and Barbuda 0 Cases
- 131 Armenia 0 Cases
- 131 Austria 0 Cases
- 131 Bahamas 0 Cases compare
- 131 Barbados 0 Cases compare
- 131 Belarus 0 Cases
- 131 Belgium 0 Cases compare
- 131 Belize 0 Cases compare
- 131 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0 Cases
- 131 Brunei 0 Cases compare
- 131 Bulgaria 0 Cases
- 131 Cook Islands 0 Cases
- 131 Croatia 0 Cases
- 131 Cyprus 0 Cases compare
- 131 Czechia 0 Cases
- 131 Djibouti 0 Cases compare
- 131 Dominica 0 Cases compare
- 131 Estonia 0 Cases
- 131 Finland 0 Cases
- 131 Georgia 0 Cases
- 131 Grenada 0 Cases compare
- 131 Guatemala 0 Cases compare
- 131 Honduras 0 Cases compare
- 131 Hungary 0 Cases
- 131 Iceland 0 Cases
- 131 Jordan 0 Cases
- 131 Kazakhstan 0 Cases compare
- 131 Latvia 0 Cases
- 131 Lebanon 0 Cases compare
- 131 Lithuania 0 Cases
- 131 Luxembourg 0 Cases
- 131 Malta 0 Cases compare
- 131 Monaco 0 Cases
- 131 Mongolia 0 Cases
- 131 Niue 0 Cases
- 131 North Korea 0 Cases
- 131 Norway 0 Cases compare
- 131 Romania 0 Cases
- 131 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0 Cases compare
- 131 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0 Cases compare
- 131 San Marino 0 Cases
- 131 Sao Tome and Principe 0 Cases compare
- 131 Seychelles 0 Cases compare
- 131 Slovakia 0 Cases
- 131 Slovenia 0 Cases
- 131 Syria 0 Cases compare
- 131 Tonga 0 Cases compare
More reference data data for Nauru
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0009 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 0.1454 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0018 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2246 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Manure Management 2.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0008 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 2.6 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) (AR5) - Enteric Fermentation 0.1454 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0006 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Nauru?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Nauru was 0 Cases in 2023, 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 Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 12 Cases in 2019.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2014.
- How does Nauru rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Nauru ranks 131st out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nauru 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.