Reported cases of leprosy in Thailand

Thailand: Reported cases of leprosy was 80 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
80 Cases
Change on year
down 2.4%
World rank
54th
of 181 countries
All-time high
665 Cases
in 2006
All-time low
62 Cases
in 2021
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Thailand, 2005–2024

02004006002005201420242005: 638 Cases2006: 665 Cases2007: 506 Cases2008: 401 Cases2009: 300 Cases2010: 405 Cases2011: 280 Cases2012: 220 Cases2013: 188 Cases2014: 208 Cases2015: 187 Cases2016: 163 Cases2017: 164 Cases2018: 125 Cases2019: 138 Cases2020: 89 Cases2021: 62 Cases2022: 73 Cases2023: 82 Cases2024: 80 Cases

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 51 Mali 93 Cases compare
  2. 52 Dominican Republic 83 Cases compare
  3. 53 Solomon Islands 82 Cases compare
  4. 55 Micronesia (country) 78 Cases compare
  5. 56 Benin 74 Cases compare
  6. 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

Indicator
Reported cases of leprosy
Unit
Cases
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
181 places, 2,662 data points, 2005–2024
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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.