Reported cases of leprosy in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Reported cases of leprosy was 12 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in United Kingdom, 2007–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of leprosy in United Kingdom is 12, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 300.0% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in United Kingdom peaked at 19 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2010.
That places United Kingdom 81st 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.
Reported cases of leprosy in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | — |
| 2008 | 7 | +75.0% |
| 2010 | 2 | -71.4% |
| 2011 | 10 | +400.0% |
| 2012 | 19 | +90.0% |
| 2015 | 4 | -78.9% |
| 2016 | 5 | +25.0% |
| 2017 | 4 | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 7 | +75.0% |
| 2019 | 2 | -71.4% |
| 2020 | 4 | +100.0% |
| 2021 | 5 | +25.0% |
| 2022 | 10 | +100.0% |
| 2023 | 3 | -70.0% |
| 2024 | 12 | +300.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 12 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1, 12.0× the median. (59 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.5 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.62 | 2 | 19 | 8 |
| 2020s | 6.8 | 3 | 12 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
More reference data data for United Kingdom
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.97 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.26 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 10.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 6.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 15.81 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 59.34 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 5.48 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in United Kingdom?
- Reported cases of leprosy in United Kingdom was 12 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of leprosy recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 19 in 2012.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2010.
- How does United Kingdom rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- United Kingdom ranks 81st out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of leprosy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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