Reported cases of leprosy in Nauru
Nauru: Reported cases of leprosy was 0 Cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
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.
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
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- 131 Croatia 0 Cases compare
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- 131 Mongolia 0 Cases compare
- 131 Niue 0 Cases compare
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- 131 Norway 0 Cases compare
- 131 Romania 0 Cases compare
- 131 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0 Cases compare
- 131 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0 Cases compare
- 131 San Marino 0 Cases compare
- 131 Sao Tome and Principe 0 Cases compare
- 131 Seychelles 0 Cases compare
- 131 Slovakia 0 Cases compare
- 131 Slovenia 0 Cases compare
- 131 Syria 0 Cases compare
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More reference data data for Nauru
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating 3 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
- Free country 2 (2025)
- Elected parliament 1 (2025)
- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
- Chief executive of the government is elected 1 (2025)
- Democracy 7 (2025)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Foreign aid received as grants and concessional loans 46.39 million constant 2024 US$ (2024)
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.