Reported cases of leprosy in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Reported cases of leprosy was 120 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Sierra Leone, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of leprosy in Sierra Leone stood at 120 Cases.
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 Cases in 2005 and was at its lowest, 113 Cases, 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 619.5 Cases | 462 Cases | 777 Cases | 2 |
| 2010s | 203.33 Cases | 113 Cases | 382 Cases | 6 |
| 2020s | 161.2 Cases | 120 Cases | 203 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Sierra Leone?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Sierra Leone was 120 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 Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 777 Cases in 2005.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 113 Cases 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 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.