Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Iraq
Iraq: Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported was 2,362 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Iraq, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Iraq stood at 2,362.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 48.8% on the previous year and down 12.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Iraq peaked at 18,854 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 655, in 2007.
That places Iraq 12th 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 Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2,435 | — |
| 2006 | 1,339 | -45.0% |
| 2007 | 655 | -51.1% |
| 2008 | 1,250 | +90.8% |
| 2009 | 2,086 | +66.9% |
| 2010 | 3,113 | +49.2% |
| 2011 | 2,978 | -4.3% |
| 2012 | 2,486 | -16.5% |
| 2013 | 1,648 | -33.7% |
| 2014 | 2,691 | +63.3% |
| 2015 | 17,525 | +551.2% |
| 2016 | 17,566 | +0.2% |
| 2017 | 18,854 | +7.3% |
| 2018 | 11,426 | -39.4% |
| 2019 | 7,056 | -38.2% |
| 2020 | 8,691 | +23.2% |
| 2021 | 13,231 | +52.2% |
| 2022 | 7,640 | -42.3% |
| 2023 | 4,611 | -39.6% |
| 2024 | 2,362 | -48.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,553 | 655 | 2,435 | 5 |
| 2010s | 8,534 | 1,648 | 18,854 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7,307 | 2,362 | 13,231 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Iraq?
- Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Iraq was 2,362 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 18,854 in 2017.
- What is the lowest number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 655 in 2007.
- How does Iraq rank for number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported?
- Iraq ranks 12th out of 76 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 12.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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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