Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Portugal
Portugal: Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported was 6 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Portugal, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 6 for number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 200.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Portugal peaked at 23 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2014.
That places Portugal 38th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 13 | — |
| 2006 | 10 | -23.1% |
| 2007 | 23 | +130.0% |
| 2008 | 14 | -39.1% |
| 2009 | 11 | -21.4% |
| 2010 | 17 | +54.5% |
| 2011 | 13 | -23.5% |
| 2012 | 5 | -61.5% |
| 2013 | 8 | +60.0% |
| 2014 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 8 | — |
| 2017 | 4 | -50.0% |
| 2018 | 5 | +25.0% |
| 2019 | 2 | -60.0% |
| 2020 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 2023 | 6 | +500.0% |
| 2024 | 6 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 14.2 | 10 | 23 | 5 |
| 2010s | 6.2 | 0 | 17 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.4 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Portugal?
- Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Portugal was 6 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 23 in 2007.
- What is the lowest number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2014.
- How does Portugal rank for number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported?
- Portugal ranks 38th out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Portugal 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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