Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported was 702 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
702
Change on year
down 28.0%
World rank
22nd
of 76 countries
All-time high
4,129
in 2010
All-time low
528
in 2022
Years of data
20
2005–2024
Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Saudi Arabia, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Saudi Arabia stood at 702.
The figure is down 28.0% on the previous year and down 67.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Saudi Arabia peaked at 4,129 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 528, in 2022.
Saudi Arabia ranks 22nd 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3,883 | — |
| 2006 | 3,602 | -7.2% |
| 2007 | 3,286 | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 2,321 | -29.4% |
| 2009 | 2,549 | +9.8% |
| 2010 | 4,129 | +62.0% |
| 2011 | 1,951 | -52.7% |
| 2012 | 1,464 | -25.0% |
| 2013 | 1,988 | +35.8% |
| 2014 | 2,190 | +10.2% |
| 2015 | 1,490 | -32.0% |
| 2016 | 1,337 | -10.3% |
| 2017 | 1,007 | -24.7% |
| 2018 | 921 | -8.5% |
| 2019 | 1,096 | +19.0% |
| 2020 | 1,035 | -5.6% |
| 2021 | 600 | -42.0% |
| 2022 | 528 | -12.0% |
| 2023 | 975 | +84.7% |
| 2024 | 702 | -28.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,128 | 2,321 | 3,883 | 5 |
| 2010s | 1,757 | 921 | 4,129 | 10 |
| 2020s | 768 | 528 | 1,035 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Saudi Arabia?
- Number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported in Saudi Arabia was 702 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,129 in 2010.
- What is the lowest number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 528 in 2022.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 22nd out of 76 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of cases of cutaneous leishmaniasis reported rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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