Reported cases of leprosy in Panama
Panama: Reported cases of leprosy was 4 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Panama, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of leprosy in Panama is 4 Cases, 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 Cases in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.33 Cases | 0 Cases | 3 Cases | 3 |
| 2010s | 2 Cases | 1 Cases | 3 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 5.2 Cases | 4 Cases | 7 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 103 Singapore 5 Cases compare
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- 105 Gabon 4 Cases compare
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- 105 New Zealand 4 Cases compare
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2956 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.1292 °C (2025)
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- Competitive elections 1 (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Panama?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Panama was 4 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 Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 7 Cases in 2020.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases 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 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.