Reported cases of leprosy in Panama
Panama: Reported cases of leprosy was 4 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
105th
of 181 countries
All-time high
7
in 2020
All-time low
0
in 2008
Years of data
17
2005–2024
Reported cases of leprosy in Panama, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of leprosy in Panama is 4, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Panama peaked at 7 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2008.
Panama ranks 105th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of leprosy in Panama, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 1 | — |
| 2011 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2012 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 2013 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 2015 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 2018 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2020 | 7 | +250.0% |
| 2021 | 4 | -42.9% |
| 2022 | 7 | +75.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | -42.9% |
| 2024 | 4 | +0.0% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 4 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1, 4.0× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Panama's 4 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6, 67% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.33 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2010s | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 2020s | 5.2 | 4 | 7 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 103 Singapore 5 compare
- 103 South Korea 5 compare
- 105 Gabon 4 compare
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- 105 New Zealand 4 compare
More reference data data for Panama
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1446 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.6179 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.9793 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0285 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.9793 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.4849 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2267 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 5.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1553 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Panama?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Panama was 4 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 7 in 2020.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2008.
- How does Panama rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Panama ranks 105th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Panama data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of leprosy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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