Reported cases of leprosy in Singapore
Singapore: Reported cases of leprosy was 5 Cases in 2024. ▼ Falling
Reported cases of leprosy in Singapore, 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 Singapore stood at 5 Cases.
That represents a change of up 400.0% on the previous year and up 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Singapore peaked at 15 Cases in 2012 and was at its lowest, 1 Cases, in 2023.
Singapore ranks 103rd of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 18 years of available data.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 Cases | 8 Cases | 13 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 7.89 Cases | 3 Cases | 15 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 5 Cases | 1 Cases | 9 Cases | 4 |
Countries ranked near Singapore
- 103 South Korea 5 Cases compare
- 105 Gabon 4 Cases compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Singapore?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Singapore was 5 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 Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 15 Cases in 2012.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 Cases in 2023.
- How does Singapore rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Singapore ranks 103rd out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is up 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Singapore 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.