Reported cases of leprosy in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Reported cases of leprosy was 120 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
120
Change on year
down 26.4%
World rank
46th
of 181 countries
All-time high
777
in 2005
All-time low
113
in 2017
Years of data
13
2005–2024
Reported cases of leprosy in Sierra Leone, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of leprosy in Sierra Leone stood at 120.
The figure is down 26.4% on the previous year and down 49.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Sierra Leone peaked at 777 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 113, in 2017.
Sierra Leone ranks 46th of 181 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of leprosy in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 777 | — |
| 2009 | 462 | -40.5% |
| 2010 | 382 | -17.3% |
| 2012 | 236 | -38.2% |
| 2016 | 140 | -40.7% |
| 2017 | 113 | -19.3% |
| 2018 | 160 | +41.6% |
| 2019 | 189 | +18.1% |
| 2020 | 138 | -27.0% |
| 2021 | 203 | +47.1% |
| 2022 | 182 | -10.3% |
| 2023 | 163 | -10.4% |
| 2024 | 120 | -26.4% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 120 is below the median for low income countries, which is 197, 61% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 120 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 165, 73% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 619.5 | 462 | 777 | 2 |
| 2010s | 203.33 | 113 | 382 | 6 |
| 2020s | 161.2 | 120 | 203 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
More reference data data for Sierra Leone
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0238 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4498 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.12 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.5935 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0797 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.044 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.91 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.6534 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Sierra Leone?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Sierra Leone was 120 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 777 in 2005.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 113 in 2017.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Sierra Leone ranks 46th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of leprosy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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