Reported cases of leprosy in Thailand
Thailand: Reported cases of leprosy was 80 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
80
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
54th
of 181 countries
All-time high
665
in 2006
All-time low
62
in 2021
Years of data
20
2005–2024
Reported cases of leprosy in Thailand, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 80 for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.
That represents a change of down 2.4% on the previous year and down 61.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Thailand peaked at 665 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 62, in 2021.
That places Thailand 54th 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 Thailand, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 638 | — |
| 2006 | 665 | +4.2% |
| 2007 | 506 | -23.9% |
| 2008 | 401 | -20.8% |
| 2009 | 300 | -25.2% |
| 2010 | 405 | +35.0% |
| 2011 | 280 | -30.9% |
| 2012 | 220 | -21.4% |
| 2013 | 188 | -14.5% |
| 2014 | 208 | +10.6% |
| 2015 | 187 | -10.1% |
| 2016 | 163 | -12.8% |
| 2017 | 164 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | 125 | -23.8% |
| 2019 | 138 | +10.4% |
| 2020 | 89 | -35.5% |
| 2021 | 62 | -30.3% |
| 2022 | 73 | +17.7% |
| 2023 | 82 | +12.3% |
| 2024 | 80 | -2.4% |
Thailand compared with similar countries
- Thailand's 80 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 6, 13.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
- Thailand's 80 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 17.5, 4.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 502 | 300 | 665 | 5 |
| 2010s | 207.8 | 125 | 405 | 10 |
| 2020s | 77.2 | 62 | 89 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 51 Mali 93 compare
- 52 Dominican Republic 83 compare
- 53 Solomon Islands 82 compare
- 55 Micronesia (country) 78 compare
- 56 Benin 74 compare
- 56 Togo 74 compare
More reference data data for Thailand
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.89 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.08 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.58 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.72 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.67 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 65.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 7.92 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Thailand?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Thailand was 80 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 665 in 2006.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 62 in 2021.
- How does Thailand rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Thailand ranks 54th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Thailand?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Thailand data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of leprosy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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