Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Libya
Libya: Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported was 533 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Libya, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Libya is 533, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 21.7% on the previous year and up 3.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Libya peaked at 7,180 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 438, in 2023.
Libya ranks 27th 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 Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3,819 | — |
| 2006 | 7,180 | +88.0% |
| 2007 | 3,884 | -45.9% |
| 2008 | 1,800 | -53.7% |
| 2009 | 1,691 | -6.1% |
| 2010 | 2,273 | +34.4% |
| 2011 | 1,327 | -41.6% |
| 2012 | 1,500 | +13.0% |
| 2013 | 505 | -66.3% |
| 2014 | 516 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 1,632 | +216.3% |
| 2016 | 2,662 | +63.1% |
| 2017 | 2,815 | +5.7% |
| 2018 | 2,977 | +5.8% |
| 2019 | 6,744 | +126.5% |
| 2020 | 4,000 | -40.7% |
| 2022 | 644 | -83.9% |
| 2023 | 438 | -32.0% |
| 2024 | 533 | +21.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,675 | 1,691 | 7,180 | 5 |
| 2010s | 2,295 | 505 | 6,744 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,404 | 438 | 4,000 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Libya?
- Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Libya was 533 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 7,180 in 2006.
- What is the lowest number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 438 in 2023.
- How does Libya rank for number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported?
- Libya ranks 27th out of 76 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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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