Reported cases of leprosy in Netherlands
Netherlands: Reported cases of leprosy was 2 Cases in 2023. ▼ Falling
Latest (2023)
2 Cases
Change on year
up 100.0%
World rank
116th
of 181 countries
All-time high
5 Cases
in 2016
All-time low
1 Cases
in 2022
Years of data
6
2016–2023
Reported cases of leprosy in Netherlands, 2016–2023
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Netherlands recorded 2 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2023.
The figure is up 100.0% on the previous year and down 60.0% over ten years.
That places Netherlands 116th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Reported cases of leprosy in Netherlands, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 Cases | — |
| 2017 | 3 Cases | -40.0% |
| 2018 | 2 Cases | -33.3% |
| 2020 | 4 Cases | +100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 Cases | -75.0% |
| 2023 | 2 Cases | +100.0% |
Netherlands compared with similar countries
- Netherlands's 2 Cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 1 Cases, 2.0× the median. (59 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3.33 Cases | 2 Cases | 5 Cases | 3 |
| 2020s | 2.33 Cases | 1 Cases | 4 Cases | 3 |
Countries ranked near Netherlands
More reference data data for Netherlands
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.5851 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.79 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1102 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.59 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 2.93 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 18.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6002 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Netherlands?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Netherlands was 2 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 Netherlands?
- The highest recorded value was 5 Cases in 2016.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Netherlands?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 Cases in 2022.
- How does Netherlands rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Netherlands ranks 116th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Netherlands?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Netherlands 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.