Reported cases of leprosy in Spain

Spain: Reported cases of leprosy was 8 Cases in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
8 Cases
Change on year
up 14.3%
World rank
89th
of 181 countries
All-time high
19 Cases
in 2007
All-time low
2 Cases
in 2020
Years of data
11
2007–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Spain, 2007–2024

051015202007201520242007: 19 Cases2008: 17 Cases2009: 17 Cases2010: 10 Cases2015: 8 Cases2017: 9 Cases2018: 7 Cases2020: 2 Cases2022: 10 Cases2023: 7 Cases2024: 8 Cases

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.

Analysis

Spain recorded 8 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 14.3% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Spain peaked at 19 Cases in 2007 and was at its lowest, 2 Cases, in 2020.

That places Spain 89th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 11 years of available data.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 17.67 Cases 17 Cases 19 Cases 3
2010s 8.5 Cases 7 Cases 10 Cases 4
2020s 6.75 Cases 2 Cases 10 Cases 4

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  4. 89 Fiji 8 Cases compare
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  6. 89 Suriname 8 Cases compare
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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Spain?
Reported cases of leprosy in Spain was 8 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 Spain?
The highest recorded value was 19 Cases in 2007.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was 2 Cases in 2020.
How does Spain rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Spain ranks 89th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Spain 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.