“Data on leprosy for 2024 were received from 188 coun- tries and territories in all 6 WHO regions. The number of countries that provide information on leprosy has increased significantly over the years…
During 2024, a total of 172 717 new cases were reported globally, corresponding to a rate of new case detection of 21.1 per million population. The number was 5.5% lower than in 2023.”