Reported cases of leprosy in Turkey

Turkey: Reported cases of leprosy was 6 Cases in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
6 Cases
Change on year
up 200.0%
World rank
96th
of 181 countries
All-time high
6 Cases
in 2024
All-time low
2 Cases
in 2022
Years of data
7
2008–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in Turkey, 2008–2024

234562008201620242008: 5 Cases2009: 5 Cases2010: 5 Cases2020: 4 Cases2022: 2 Cases2023: 2 Cases2024: 6 Cases

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.

Analysis

Turkey recorded 6 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024. That is the highest value across all 7 years on record.

The figure is up 200.0% on the previous year and up 20.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Turkey peaked at 6 Cases in 2024 and was at its lowest, 2 Cases, in 2022.

That places Turkey 96th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 5 Cases 5 Cases 5 Cases 2
2010s 5 Cases 5 Cases 5 Cases 1
2020s 3.5 Cases 2 Cases 6 Cases 4

Countries ranked near Turkey

  1. 94 Mauritania 7 Cases compare
  2. 94 Tajikistan 7 Cases compare
  3. 96 Afghanistan 6 Cases compare
  4. 96 Cape Verde 6 Cases compare
  5. 96 Chile 6 Cases compare
  6. 96 Equatorial Guinea 6 Cases compare
  7. 96 Kuwait 6 Cases compare
  8. 96 Nicaragua 6 Cases compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of leprosy in Turkey?
Reported cases of leprosy in Turkey was 6 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 Turkey?
The highest recorded value was 6 Cases in 2024.
What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Turkey?
The lowest recorded value was 2 Cases in 2022.
How does Turkey rank for reported cases of leprosy?
Turkey ranks 96th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Turkey?
Over the last ten years it is up 20.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Turkey 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.