Reported cases of leprosy in Russia

Russia: Reported cases of leprosy was 1 Cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1 Cases
Change on year
down 83.3%
World rank
120th
of 181 countries
All-time high
6 Cases
in 2020
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2007
Years of data
6
2007–2023

Reported cases of leprosy in Russia, 2007–2023

02462007201520232007: 0 Cases2010: 0 Cases2015: 0 Cases2018: 3 Cases2020: 6 Cases2023: 1 Cases

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

Analysis

In 2023, reported cases of leprosy in Russia stood at 1 Cases.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 83.3% on the previous year and down 66.7% over five years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Russia peaked at 6 Cases in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2007.

That places Russia 120th out of 181 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 Cases 0 Cases 0 Cases 1
2010s 1 Cases 0 Cases 3 Cases 3
2020s 3.5 Cases 1 Cases 6 Cases 2

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  6. 120 Lesotho 1 Cases compare
  7. 120 Maldives 1 Cases compare
  8. 120 Mauritius 1 Cases compare
  9. 120 Oman 1 Cases compare
  10. 120 Saint Lucia 1 Cases compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Russia?
Reported cases of leprosy in Russia was 1 Cases in 2023, 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 Russia?
The highest recorded value was 6 Cases in 2020.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Russia?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2007.
How does Russia rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Russia ranks 120th out of 181 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this Russia 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.