Reported cases of leprosy in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Reported cases of leprosy was 6 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Nicaragua, 2006–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 6 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.
That represents a change of down 14.3% on the previous year and down 60.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Nicaragua peaked at 21 Cases in 2013 and was at its lowest, 1 Cases, in 2008.
That places Nicaragua 96th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 4 Cases | 1 Cases | 6 Cases | 3 |
| 2010s | 8.89 Cases | 1 Cases | 21 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 7.4 Cases | 4 Cases | 14 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Nicaragua?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Nicaragua was 6 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 Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 21 Cases in 2013.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 Cases in 2008.
- How does Nicaragua rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Nicaragua ranks 96th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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.