Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported was 1,259 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Ethiopia, 2011–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Ethiopia stood at 1,259.
The figure is down 16.3% on the previous year and up 268.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Ethiopia peaked at 1,665 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 85, in 2013.
That places Ethiopia 18th out of 76 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Ethiopia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 225 | — |
| 2012 | 95 | -57.8% |
| 2013 | 85 | -10.5% |
| 2014 | 342 | +302.4% |
| 2015 | 534 | +56.1% |
| 2016 | 425 | -20.4% |
| 2017 | 1,011 | +137.9% |
| 2018 | 882 | -12.8% |
| 2019 | 1,665 | +88.8% |
| 2020 | 1,101 | -33.9% |
| 2021 | 716 | -35.0% |
| 2022 | 984 | +37.4% |
| 2023 | 1,505 | +52.9% |
| 2024 | 1,259 | -16.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 584.89 | 85 | 1,665 | 9 |
| 2020s | 1,113 | 716 | 1,505 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 15 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 1,667 compare
- 16 Türkiye 1,554 compare
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- 19 Burkina Faso 1,239 compare
- 20 Ecuador 1,172 compare
- 21 Uzbekistan 761 compare
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.9494 % change on previous year (2090)
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 19,997 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0104 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate 4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.0091 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Ethiopia?
- Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Ethiopia was 1,259 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported recorded in Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,665 in 2019.
- What is the lowest number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 85 in 2013.
- How does Ethiopia rank for number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported?
- Ethiopia ranks 18th out of 76 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 268.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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