Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Mexico

Mexico: Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported was 400 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
400
Change on year
down 71.9%
World rank
30th
of 76 countries
All-time high
1,424
in 2023
All-time low
284
in 2008
Years of data
20
2005–2024

Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Mexico, 2005–2024

2505007501.0k1.2k1.5k2005201420242005: 8612006: 4312007: 4432008: 2842009: 3872010: 4562011: 3422012: 5672013: 9702014: 4182015: 4792016: 4442017: 8412018: 5762019: 1.0k2020: 3242021: 5052022: 1.3k2023: 1.4k2024: 400

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2024, number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Mexico stood at 400.

The figure is down 71.9% on the previous year and down 4.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Mexico peaked at 1,424 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 284, in 2008.

That places Mexico 30th out of 76 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Mexico, 2005 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2005 861
2006 431 -49.9%
2007 443 +2.8%
2008 284 -35.9%
2009 387 +36.3%
2010 456 +17.8%
2011 342 -25.0%
2012 567 +65.8%
2013 970 +71.1%
2014 418 -56.9%
2015 479 +14.6%
2016 444 -7.3%
2017 841 +89.4%
2018 576 -31.5%
2019 1,014 +76.0%
2020 324 -68.0%
2021 505 +55.9%
2022 1,281 +153.7%
2023 1,424 +11.2%
2024 400 -71.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 481.2 284 861 5
2010s 610.7 342 1,014 10
2020s 786.8 324 1,424 5

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 27 Libya 533 compare
  2. 28 Guatemala 524 compare
  3. 29 Egypt 476 compare
  4. 31 Niger 366 compare
  5. 32 Kenya 188 compare
  6. 33 Argentina 181 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Mexico?
Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Mexico was 400 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 1,424 in 2023.
What is the lowest number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 284 in 2008.
How does Mexico rank for number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported?
Mexico ranks 30th out of 76 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is down 4.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico 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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Indicator
Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
77 places, 1,189 data points, 2005–2024
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