Reported cases of leprosy in Uruguay
Uruguay: Reported cases of leprosy was 3 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Uruguay, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Uruguay recorded 3 Cases 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 Cases in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 Cases | 4 Cases | 10 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 6.9 Cases | 3 Cases | 12 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.25 Cases | 0 Cases | 4 Cases | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Uruguay?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Uruguay was 3 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 Uruguay?
- The highest recorded value was 12 Cases in 2011.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Uruguay?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases 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 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.