Reported cases of leprosy in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Reported cases of leprosy was 23 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Saudi Arabia, 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 Saudi Arabia is 23 Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.5% on the previous year and up 228.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Saudi Arabia peaked at 32 Cases in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3 Cases, in 2015.
Saudi Arabia ranks 69th 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 | 22.4 Cases | 15 Cases | 30 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 10.5 Cases | 3 Cases | 32 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.8 Cases | 16 Cases | 26 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Saudi Arabia?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Saudi Arabia was 23 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 32 Cases in 2019.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 Cases in 2015.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 69th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 228.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.