Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Colombia
Colombia: Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported was 7 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Colombia, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Colombia is 7, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 40.0% on the previous year and down 77.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Colombia peaked at 66 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 5, in 2023.
Colombia ranks 36th of 72 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 visceral leishmaniasis reported in Colombia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 66 | — |
| 2006 | 44 | -33.3% |
| 2007 | 54 | +22.7% |
| 2008 | 33 | -38.9% |
| 2009 | 54 | +63.6% |
| 2010 | 34 | -37.0% |
| 2011 | 11 | -67.6% |
| 2012 | 9 | -18.2% |
| 2013 | 13 | +44.4% |
| 2014 | 31 | +138.5% |
| 2015 | 21 | -32.3% |
| 2016 | 37 | +76.2% |
| 2017 | 29 | -21.6% |
| 2018 | 15 | -48.3% |
| 2019 | 7 | -53.3% |
| 2020 | 8 | +14.3% |
| 2021 | 7 | -12.5% |
| 2022 | 10 | +42.9% |
| 2023 | 5 | -50.0% |
| 2024 | 7 | +40.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50.2 | 33 | 66 | 5 |
| 2010s | 20.7 | 7 | 37 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.4 | 5 | 10 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Colombia
- 33 North Macedonia 12 compare
- 33 Georgia 12 compare
- 35 Djibouti 8 compare
- 36 Iran, Islamic Republic of 7 compare
- 38 Portugal 6 compare
- 39 Montenegro 4 compare
- 39 Malta 4 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Colombia?
- Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Colombia was 7 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported recorded in Colombia?
- The highest recorded value was 66 in 2005.
- What is the lowest number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported recorded in Colombia?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 in 2023.
- How does Colombia rank for number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported?
- Colombia ranks 36th out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported rising or falling in Colombia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 77.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Colombia 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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