Reported cases of leprosy in Somalia
Somalia: Reported cases of leprosy was 1,161 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Somalia, 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 Somalia stood at 1,161 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 23.6% on the previous year and up 8,192.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Somalia peaked at 2,638 Cases in 2020 and was at its lowest, 14 Cases, in 2014.
Somalia ranks 15th of 181 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 220 Cases | 62 Cases | 414 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 865 Cases | 14 Cases | 2,596 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 1,931 Cases | 1,161 Cases | 2,638 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Somalia?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Somalia was 1,161 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 Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,638 Cases in 2020.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 14 Cases in 2014.
- How does Somalia rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Somalia ranks 15th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8,192.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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.