Reported cases of leprosy in Sweden
Sweden: Reported cases of leprosy was 8 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
8 Cases
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
89th
of 181 countries
All-time high
11 Cases
in 2018
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2017
Years of data
7
2017–2024
Reported cases of leprosy in Sweden, 2017–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Sweden recorded 8 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.
The figure is down 11.1% over five years.
Sweden ranks 89th of 181 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6.67 Cases | 0 Cases | 11 Cases | 3 |
| 2020s | 5.75 Cases | 0 Cases | 8 Cases | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Sweden?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Sweden 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 11 Cases in 2018.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2017.
- How does Sweden rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Sweden ranks 89th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Sweden 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.