Reported cases of leprosy in Vietnam
Vietnam: Reported cases of leprosy was 45 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of leprosy in Vietnam, 2005–2024
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 Vietnam is 45 Cases, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
That represents a change of down 22.4% on the previous year and down 75.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Vietnam peaked at 748 Cases in 2011 and was at its lowest, 45 Cases, in 2024.
Vietnam ranks 60th 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 | 588.6 Cases | 413 Cases | 746 Cases | 5 |
| 2010s | 243.1 Cases | 60 Cases | 748 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 59.4 Cases | 45 Cases | 73 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Vietnam?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Vietnam was 45 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 Vietnam?
- The highest recorded value was 748 Cases in 2011.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Vietnam?
- The lowest recorded value was 45 Cases in 2024.
- How does Vietnam rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Vietnam ranks 60th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Vietnam?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vietnam 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.