Reported cases of leprosy in Uruguay
Uruguay: Reported cases of leprosy was 3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3
Change on year
up 50.0%
World rank
109th
of 181 countries
All-time high
12
in 2011
All-time low
0
in 2021
Years of data
19
2005–2024
Reported cases of leprosy in Uruguay, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 3 for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 50.0% on the previous year and down 25.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Uruguay peaked at 12 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2021.
Uruguay ranks 109th 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 Uruguay, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6 | — |
| 2006 | 7 | +16.7% |
| 2007 | 4 | -42.9% |
| 2008 | 10 | +150.0% |
| 2009 | 8 | -20.0% |
| 2010 | 11 | +37.5% |
| 2011 | 12 | +9.1% |
| 2012 | 5 | -58.3% |
| 2013 | 5 | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 4 | -20.0% |
| 2015 | 6 | +50.0% |
| 2016 | 3 | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 7 | +133.3% |
| 2018 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2019 | 10 | +66.7% |
| 2020 | 4 | -60.0% |
| 2021 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | — |
| 2024 | 3 | +50.0% |
Uruguay compared with similar countries
- Uruguay's 3 is above the median for high income countries, which is 1, 3.0× the median. (59 countries reporting)
- Uruguay's 3 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 6, 50% of the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 | 4 | 10 | 5 |
| 2010s | 6.9 | 3 | 12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.25 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uruguay
More reference data data for Uruguay
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2999 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 4.87 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3685 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 6.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.01 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.2195 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 24.48 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 33.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.01 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Uruguay?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Uruguay was 3 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 12 in 2011.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2021.
- How does Uruguay rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Uruguay ranks 109th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Uruguay?
- Over the last ten years it is down 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uruguay 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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