Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported was 3 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3
Change on year
up 50.0%
World rank
41st
of 72 countries
All-time high
13
in 2013
All-time low
0
in 2017
Years of data
19
2005–2024

Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Bulgaria, 2005–2024

0510152005201420242005: 122006: 62007: 62008: 22009: 62010: 42011: 32012: 22013: 132014: 122015: 52016: 32017: 02018: 12019: 32020: 02021: 12023: 22024: 3

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

Annual values for Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Bulgaria, 2005 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.4 2 12 5
2010s 4.6 0 13 10
2020s 1.5 0 3 4

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 38 Portugal 6 compare
  2. 39 Montenegro 4 compare
  3. 39 Malta 4 compare
  4. 41 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 3 compare
  5. 41 Cyprus 3 compare
  6. 41 Albania 3 compare

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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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Indicator
Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
72 places, 1,151 data points, 2005–2024
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