Reported cases of leprosy in Oman

Oman: Reported cases of leprosy was 1 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1 Cases
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
120th
of 181 countries
All-time high
7 Cases
in 2012
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2022
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Oman, 2005–2024

024682005201420242005: 5 Cases2006: 4 Cases2007: 2 Cases2008: 2 Cases2009: 2 Cases2010: 2 Cases2011: 3 Cases2012: 7 Cases2013: 5 Cases2014: 6 Cases2015: 4 Cases2016: 2 Cases2017: 3 Cases2018: 4 Cases2019: 2 Cases2020: 2 Cases2021: 1 Cases2022: 0 Cases2023: 1 Cases2024: 1 Cases

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.

Analysis

In 2024, reported cases of leprosy in Oman stood at 1 Cases.

The figure is down 83.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Oman peaked at 7 Cases in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2022.

That places Oman 120th 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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3 Cases 2 Cases 5 Cases 5
2010s 3.8 Cases 2 Cases 7 Cases 10
2020s 1 Cases 0 Cases 2 Cases 5

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  5. 120 Jamaica 1 Cases compare
  6. 120 Lesotho 1 Cases compare
  7. 120 Maldives 1 Cases compare
  8. 120 Mauritius 1 Cases compare
  9. 120 Russia 1 Cases compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Oman?
Reported cases of leprosy in Oman was 1 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 Oman?
The highest recorded value was 7 Cases in 2012.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Oman?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2022.
How does Oman rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Oman ranks 120th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Oman?
Over the last ten years it is down 83.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Oman 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

Indicator
Reported cases of leprosy
Unit
Cases
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
181 places, 2,662 data points, 2005–2024
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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.