Reported cases of leprosy in United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates: Reported cases of leprosy was 41 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
41 Cases
Change on year
down 28.1%
World rank
61st
of 181 countries
All-time high
78 Cases
in 2020
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2009
Years of data
15
2005–2024

Reported cases of leprosy in United Arab Emirates, 2005–2024

0204060802005201420242005: 7 Cases2007: 11 Cases2008: 10 Cases2009: 0 Cases2010: 10 Cases2013: 31 Cases2016: 40 Cases2017: 0 Cases2018: 68 Cases2019: 55 Cases2020: 78 Cases2021: 41 Cases2022: 38 Cases2023: 57 Cases2024: 41 Cases

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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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

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.