Reported cases of leprosy in Zambia
Zambia: Reported cases of leprosy was 272 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Latest (2024)
272
World rank
29th
of 181 countries
All-time high
446
in 2009
All-time low
192
in 2005
Years of data
8
2005–2024
Reported cases of leprosy in Zambia, 2005–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 272 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 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 192, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 192 | — |
| 2009 | 446 | +132.3% |
| 2010 | 374 | -16.1% |
| 2011 | 376 | +0.5% |
| 2017 | 204 | -45.7% |
| 2018 | 201 | -1.5% |
| 2019 | 206 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 272 | +32.0% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 272 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 88, 3.1× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 272 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 165, 1.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 319 | 192 | 446 | 2 |
| 2010s | 272.2 | 201 | 376 | 5 |
| 2020s | 272 | 272 | 272 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.0941 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies 0.3261 (2026)
- 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)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 3.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban area long term, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban area long term, per capita 0.0001 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of leprosy in Zambia?
- Reported cases of leprosy in Zambia was 272 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 446 in 2009.
- What is the lowest reported cases of leprosy recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 192 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of leprosy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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