South Sudan vs Uganda: Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported
South Sudan
978
in 2024
Uganda
323
in 2024
South Sudan rank
5th
Uganda rank
8th
Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported over time
- South Sudan
- Uganda
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 978 against 323 in Uganda, a difference of 655.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 3.0 times Uganda's.
Across all 20 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.
South Sudan ranks 5th and Uganda ranks 8th of 72 countries.
South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Sudan | Uganda | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,501 | 162.8 | 1,338 | South Sudan |
| 2010s | 4,740 | 64.4 | 4,675 | South Sudan |
| 2020s | 889.8 | 193.2 | 696.6 | South Sudan |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported, South Sudan or Uganda?
- South Sudan, at 978 against 323 in Uganda as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported between South Sudan and Uganda?
- 655, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Sudan and Uganda?
- 20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
- How do South Sudan and Uganda rank globally for number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported?
- South Sudan ranks 5th and Uganda ranks 8th of 72 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.