Reported cases of leprosy in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Reported cases of leprosy was 12 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in United Kingdom, 2007–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of leprosy in United Kingdom is 12 Cases, 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 Cases in 2012 and was at its lowest, 2 Cases, 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 | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 Cases | — |
| 2008 | 7 Cases | +75.0% |
| 2010 | 2 Cases | -71.4% |
| 2011 | 10 Cases | +400.0% |
| 2012 | 19 Cases | +90.0% |
| 2015 | 4 Cases | -78.9% |
| 2016 | 5 Cases | +25.0% |
| 2017 | 4 Cases | -20.0% |
| 2018 | 7 Cases | +75.0% |
| 2019 | 2 Cases | -71.4% |
| 2020 | 4 Cases | +100.0% |
| 2021 | 5 Cases | +25.0% |
| 2022 | 10 Cases | +100.0% |
| 2023 | 3 Cases | -70.0% |
| 2024 | 12 Cases | +300.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 12 Cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 1 Cases, 12.0× the median. (59 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.5 Cases | 4 Cases | 7 Cases | 2 |
| 2010s | 6.62 Cases | 2 Cases | 19 Cases | 8 |
| 2020s | 6.8 Cases | 3 Cases | 12 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in United Kingdom?
- Reported cases of leprosy in United Kingdom was 12 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 Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 19 Cases in 2012.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 Cases 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 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.