Reported cases of leprosy in Senegal

Senegal: Reported cases of leprosy was 184 Cases in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
184 Cases
Change on year
up 19.5%
World rank
38th
of 181 countries
All-time high
356 Cases
in 2005
All-time low
154 Cases
in 2023
Years of data
18
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Senegal, 2005–2024

01002003004002005201420242005: 356 Cases2006: 353 Cases2007: 282 Cases2008: 257 Cases2009: 271 Cases2012: 224 Cases2013: 247 Cases2014: 233 Cases2015: 248 Cases2016: 332 Cases2017: 235 Cases2018: 204 Cases2019: 189 Cases2020: 191 Cases2021: 184 Cases2022: 161 Cases2023: 154 Cases2024: 184 Cases

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Senegal

  1. 35 Pakistan 217 Cases compare
  2. 36 Guinea 199 Cases compare
  3. 37 Central African Republic 197 Cases compare
  4. 39 Colombia 180 Cases compare
  5. 40 Congo 179 Cases compare
  6. 41 Burkina Faso 165 Cases compare

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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

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.