Reported cases of leprosy in Sudan

Sudan: Reported cases of leprosy was 234 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
234 Cases
Change on year
up 24.5%
World rank
34th
of 181 countries
All-time high
2,394 Cases
in 2010
All-time low
188 Cases
in 2023
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Sudan, 2005–2024

05001.0k1.5k2.0k2.5k2005201420242005: 782 Cases2006: 884 Cases2007: 1.7k Cases2008: 1.9k Cases2009: 2.1k Cases2010: 2.4k Cases2011: 706 Cases2012: 727 Cases2013: 677 Cases2014: 684 Cases2015: 624 Cases2016: 624 Cases2017: 551 Cases2018: 509 Cases2019: 478 Cases2020: 526 Cases2021: 499 Cases2022: 472 Cases2023: 188 Cases2024: 234 Cases

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

Analysis

Sudan recorded 234 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 24.5% on the previous year and down 65.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Sudan peaked at 2,394 Cases in 2010 and was at its lowest, 188 Cases, in 2023.

That places Sudan 34th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1,475 Cases 782 Cases 2,100 Cases 5
2010s 797.4 Cases 478 Cases 2,394 Cases 10
2020s 383.8 Cases 188 Cases 526 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Sudan

  1. 31 China 267 Cases compare
  2. 32 Burundi 251 Cases compare
  3. 33 Uganda 246 Cases compare
  4. 35 Pakistan 217 Cases compare
  5. 36 Guinea 199 Cases compare
  6. 37 Central African Republic 197 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 181 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Sudan?
Reported cases of leprosy in Sudan was 234 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 Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 2,394 Cases in 2010.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 188 Cases in 2023.
How does Sudan rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Sudan ranks 34th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Sudan?
Over the last ten years it is down 65.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sudan 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.