Reported cases of leprosy in Syria
Syria: Reported cases of leprosy was 0 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0 Cases
World rank
131st
of 181 countries
All-time high
7 Cases
in 2005
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2016
Years of data
17
2005–2024
Reported cases of leprosy in Syria, 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 Syria stood at 0 Cases. That is the lowest value across all 17 years on record.
That represents a change of down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Syria peaked at 7 Cases in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2016.
That places Syria 131st out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of leprosy in Syria, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 Cases | — |
| 2006 | 4 Cases | -42.9% |
| 2007 | 2 Cases | -50.0% |
| 2008 | 5 Cases | +150.0% |
| 2009 | 4 Cases | -20.0% |
| 2010 | 1 Cases | -75.0% |
| 2011 | 2 Cases | +100.0% |
| 2015 | 3 Cases | +50.0% |
| 2016 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 2 Cases | — |
| 2018 | 2 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 1 Cases | -50.0% |
| 2020 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2022 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2024 | 0 Cases | — |
Syria compared with similar countries
- Syria's 0 Cases is below the median for low income countries, which is 197 Cases. (25 countries reporting)
- Syria's 0 Cases is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.5 Cases. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.4 Cases | 2 Cases | 7 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.57 Cases | 0 Cases | 3 Cases | 7 |
| 2020s | 0 Cases | 0 Cases | 0 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Syria
- 131 Albania 0 Cases
- 131 Algeria 0 Cases compare
- 131 Andorra 0 Cases compare
- 131 Antigua and Barbuda 0 Cases
- 131 Armenia 0 Cases
- 131 Austria 0 Cases
- 131 Bahamas 0 Cases compare
- 131 Barbados 0 Cases compare
- 131 Belarus 0 Cases
- 131 Belgium 0 Cases compare
- 131 Belize 0 Cases compare
- 131 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0 Cases
- 131 Brunei 0 Cases compare
- 131 Bulgaria 0 Cases
- 131 Cook Islands 0 Cases
- 131 Croatia 0 Cases
- 131 Cyprus 0 Cases compare
- 131 Czechia 0 Cases
- 131 Djibouti 0 Cases compare
- 131 Dominica 0 Cases compare
- 131 Estonia 0 Cases
- 131 Finland 0 Cases
- 131 Georgia 0 Cases
- 131 Grenada 0 Cases compare
- 131 Guatemala 0 Cases compare
- 131 Honduras 0 Cases compare
- 131 Hungary 0 Cases
- 131 Iceland 0 Cases
- 131 Jordan 0 Cases
- 131 Kazakhstan 0 Cases compare
- 131 Latvia 0 Cases
- 131 Lebanon 0 Cases compare
- 131 Lithuania 0 Cases
- 131 Luxembourg 0 Cases
- 131 Malta 0 Cases compare
- 131 Monaco 0 Cases
- 131 Mongolia 0 Cases
- 131 Nauru 0 Cases compare
- 131 Niue 0 Cases
- 131 North Korea 0 Cases
- 131 Norway 0 Cases compare
- 131 Romania 0 Cases
- 131 Saint Kitts and Nevis 0 Cases compare
- 131 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0 Cases compare
- 131 San Marino 0 Cases
- 131 Sao Tome and Principe 0 Cases compare
- 131 Seychelles 0 Cases compare
- 131 Slovakia 0 Cases
- 131 Slovenia 0 Cases
- 131 Tonga 0 Cases compare
More reference data data for Syria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.5377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.1191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Enteric Fermentation 276.84 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 23.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Agricultural 7,688 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Crop Residues 775.73 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Direct emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.91 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Syria?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Syria was 0 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 Syria?
- The highest recorded value was 7 Cases in 2005.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Syria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2016.
- How does Syria rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Syria ranks 131st out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Syria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Syria 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.