Reported cases of leprosy in Senegal
Senegal: Reported cases of leprosy was 184 Cases in 2024. ▼ Falling
Reported cases of leprosy in Senegal, 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 Senegal is 184 Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 19.5% on the previous year and down 21.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Senegal peaked at 356 Cases in 2005 and was at its lowest, 154 Cases, in 2023.
That places Senegal 38th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 303.8 Cases | 257 Cases | 356 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 239 Cases | 189 Cases | 332 Cases | 8 |
| 2020s | 174.8 Cases | 154 Cases | 191 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Senegal?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Senegal was 184 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 Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 356 Cases in 2005.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 154 Cases in 2023.
- How does Senegal rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Senegal ranks 38th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 21.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Senegal 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.