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.
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 |
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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.