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Wide difference in geographic distribution in leprosy is known.

Bechelli and Dominguez (1966,1972): Lepromatous rate varied between 4% (upper Volta), 18% (Tanzania), 63% in Cuba and West Malaysia.

Neuritic leprosy (without any visible skin lesions): 18% in South India (Noordeen,1972)