Reported cases of leprosy in Zambia
Zambia: Reported cases of leprosy was 272 Cases in 2024. ▼ Falling
Reported cases of leprosy in Zambia, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 272 Cases for reported cases of leprosy in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 27.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of leprosy in Zambia peaked at 446 Cases in 2009 and was at its lowest, 192 Cases, in 2005.
That places Zambia 29th out of 181 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
Reported cases of leprosy in Zambia, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 192 Cases | — |
| 2009 | 446 Cases | +132.3% |
| 2010 | 374 Cases | -16.1% |
| 2011 | 376 Cases | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 204 Cases | -45.7% |
| 2018 | 201 Cases | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 206 Cases | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 272 Cases | +32.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 272 Cases is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 88 Cases, 3.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 272 Cases is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 165 Cases, 1.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 319 Cases | 192 Cases | 446 Cases | 2 |
| 2010s | 272.2 Cases | 201 Cases | 376 Cases | 5 |
| 2020s | 272 Cases | 272 Cases | 272 Cases | 1 |
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More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Zambia?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Zambia was 272 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 446 Cases in 2009.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 192 Cases in 2005.
- How does Zambia rank for reported cases of leprosy?
- Zambia ranks 29th out of 181 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of leprosy rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia 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.