Reported cases of leprosy in Pakistan

Pakistan: Reported cases of leprosy was 217 Cases in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
217 Cases
Change on year
down 8.1%
World rank
35th
of 181 countries
All-time high
551 Cases
in 2005
All-time low
217 Cases
in 2024
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Pakistan, 2005–2024

02004006002005201420242005: 551 Cases2006: 476 Cases2007: 496 Cases2008: 447 Cases2009: 527 Cases2010: 396 Cases2011: 429 Cases2012: 377 Cases2013: 431 Cases2014: 501 Cases2015: 446 Cases2016: 397 Cases2017: 403 Cases2018: 342 Cases2019: 347 Cases2020: 225 Cases2021: 285 Cases2022: 259 Cases2023: 236 Cases2024: 217 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 Pakistan stood at 217 Cases. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.

The figure is down 8.1% on the previous year and down 56.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Pakistan peaked at 551 Cases in 2005 and was at its lowest, 217 Cases, in 2024.

That places Pakistan 35th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 499.4 Cases 447 Cases 551 Cases 5
2010s 406.9 Cases 342 Cases 501 Cases 10
2020s 244.4 Cases 217 Cases 285 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Pakistan

  1. 32 Burundi 251 Cases compare
  2. 33 Uganda 246 Cases compare
  3. 34 Sudan 234 Cases compare
  4. 36 Guinea 199 Cases compare
  5. 37 Central African Republic 197 Cases compare
  6. 38 Senegal 184 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 181 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Pakistan?
Reported cases of leprosy in Pakistan was 217 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 Pakistan?
The highest recorded value was 551 Cases in 2005.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Pakistan?
The lowest recorded value was 217 Cases in 2024.
How does Pakistan rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Pakistan ranks 35th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Pakistan?
Over the last ten years it is down 56.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Pakistan 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.