Reported cases of leprosy in Thailand
Thailand: Reported cases of leprosy was 80 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Thailand, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Thailand recorded 80 Cases 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 Cases in 2006 and was at its lowest, 62 Cases, 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 502 Cases | 300 Cases | 665 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 207.8 Cases | 125 Cases | 405 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 77.2 Cases | 62 Cases | 89 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Thailand
- 51 Mali 93 Cases compare
- 52 Dominican Republic 83 Cases compare
- 53 Solomon Islands 82 Cases compare
- 55 Micronesia (country) 78 Cases compare
- 56 Benin 74 Cases compare
- 56 Togo 74 Cases compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Thailand?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Thailand was 80 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 Thailand?
- The highest recorded value was 665 Cases in 2006.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Thailand?
- The lowest recorded value was 62 Cases 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 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.