Reported cases of leprosy in Sudan
Sudan: Reported cases of leprosy was 234 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Sudan, 2005–2024
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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More reference data data for Sudan
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- Summer temperature anomalies 1.57 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 2.09 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2814 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 0.9627 °C (2025)
- Consumer price index 38,797 2010 = 100 (2022)
- Universal right to vote 2 (2025)
- Competitive elections 0 (2025)
- Men's universal right to vote 1 (2025)
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
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.