Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Iraq
Iraq: Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported was 121 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
121
Change on year
down 36.3%
World rank
15th
of 72 countries
All-time high
2,028
in 2005
All-time low
61
in 2020
Years of data
20
2005–2024
Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Iraq, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Iraq recorded 121 for number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in 2024.
The figure is down 36.3% on the previous year and down 66.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Iraq peaked at 2,028 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 61, in 2020.
Iraq ranks 15th of 72 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2,028 | — |
| 2006 | 1,434 | -29.3% |
| 2007 | 836 | -41.7% |
| 2008 | 1,041 | +24.5% |
| 2009 | 1,549 | +48.8% |
| 2010 | 1,843 | +19.0% |
| 2011 | 1,167 | -36.7% |
| 2012 | 1,045 | -10.5% |
| 2013 | 575 | -45.0% |
| 2014 | 362 | -37.0% |
| 2015 | 427 | +18.0% |
| 2016 | 183 | -57.1% |
| 2017 | 172 | -6.0% |
| 2018 | 259 | +50.6% |
| 2019 | 170 | -34.4% |
| 2020 | 61 | -64.1% |
| 2021 | 66 | +8.2% |
| 2022 | 96 | +45.5% |
| 2023 | 190 | +97.9% |
| 2024 | 121 | -36.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,378 | 836 | 2,028 | 5 |
| 2010s | 620.3 | 170 | 1,843 | 10 |
| 2020s | 106.8 | 61 | 190 | 5 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.4 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.9773 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 898.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 5,830 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 40-44, male, annual growth rate 2.91 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, male, per capita 0.0262 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, annual growth rate 2.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Iraq?
- Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Iraq was 121 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 2,028 in 2005.
- What is the lowest number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 61 in 2020.
- How does Iraq rank for number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported?
- Iraq ranks 15th out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is down 66.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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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