Reported cases of leprosy in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Reported cases of leprosy was 41 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in United Arab Emirates, 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 United Arab Emirates stood at 41 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 28.1% on the previous year and up 32.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in United Arab Emirates peaked at 78 Cases in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2009.
United Arab Emirates ranks 61st of 181 countries on this measure, 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7 Cases | — |
| 2007 | 11 Cases | +57.1% |
| 2008 | 10 Cases | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 10 Cases | — |
| 2013 | 31 Cases | +210.0% |
| 2016 | 40 Cases | +29.0% |
| 2017 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 68 Cases | — |
| 2019 | 55 Cases | -19.1% |
| 2020 | 78 Cases | +41.8% |
| 2021 | 41 Cases | -47.4% |
| 2022 | 38 Cases | -7.3% |
| 2023 | 57 Cases | +50.0% |
| 2024 | 41 Cases | -28.1% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 41 Cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 1 Cases, 41.0× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 41 Cases is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 3.5 Cases, 11.7× the median. (22 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 Cases | 0 Cases | 11 Cases | 4 |
| 2010s | 34 Cases | 0 Cases | 68 Cases | 6 |
| 2020s | 51 Cases | 38 Cases | 78 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
More reference data data for United Arab Emirates
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0407 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.4839 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.6291 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0001 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.6291 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0486 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 2.53 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0008 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in United Arab Emirates?
- Reported cases of leprosy in United Arab Emirates was 41 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 78 Cases in 2020.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2009.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 61st out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 32.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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.