Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Kenya
Kenya: Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported was 188 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Kenya, 2015–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Kenya is 188, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 108.9% on the previous year and up 17.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Kenya peaked at 398 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 25, in 2017.
Kenya ranks 32nd of 76 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 160 | — |
| 2016 | 29 | -81.9% |
| 2017 | 25 | -13.8% |
| 2018 | 44 | +76.0% |
| 2019 | 67 | +52.3% |
| 2020 | 398 | +494.0% |
| 2021 | 127 | -68.1% |
| 2022 | 90 | -29.1% |
| 2023 | 90 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 188 | +108.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 65 | 25 | 160 | 5 |
| 2020s | 178.6 | 90 | 398 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Kenya?
- Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Kenya was 188 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 398 in 2020.
- What is the lowest number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 25 in 2017.
- How does Kenya rank for number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported?
- Kenya ranks 32nd out of 76 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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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