Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Bulgaria
Bulgaria: Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported was 3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Bulgaria, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Bulgaria is 3, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 50.0% on the previous year and down 75.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Bulgaria peaked at 13 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2017.
That places Bulgaria 41st out of 72 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 visceral leishmaniasis reported in Bulgaria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12 | — |
| 2006 | 6 | -50.0% |
| 2007 | 6 | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 2 | -66.7% |
| 2009 | 6 | +200.0% |
| 2010 | 4 | -33.3% |
| 2011 | 3 | -25.0% |
| 2012 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 2013 | 13 | +550.0% |
| 2014 | 12 | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 5 | -58.3% |
| 2016 | 3 | -40.0% |
| 2017 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2024 | 3 | +50.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.4 | 2 | 12 | 5 |
| 2010s | 4.6 | 0 | 13 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.5 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Bulgaria?
- Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Bulgaria was 3 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported recorded in Bulgaria?
- The highest recorded value was 13 in 2013.
- What is the lowest number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported recorded in Bulgaria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2017.
- How does Bulgaria rank for number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported?
- Bulgaria ranks 41st out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported rising or falling in Bulgaria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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