Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in South Sudan
South Sudan: Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported was 978 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in South Sudan, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in South Sudan is 978, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 25.7% on the previous year and down 86.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in South Sudan peaked at 10,468 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 582, in 2008.
That places South Sudan 5th out of 72 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3,141 | — |
| 2006 | 1,117 | -64.4% |
| 2007 | 758 | -32.1% |
| 2008 | 582 | -23.2% |
| 2009 | 1,907 | +227.7% |
| 2010 | 9,166 | +380.7% |
| 2011 | 10,468 | +14.2% |
| 2012 | 4,353 | -58.4% |
| 2013 | 2,364 | -45.7% |
| 2014 | 7,472 | +216.1% |
| 2015 | 2,840 | -62.0% |
| 2016 | 4,285 | +50.9% |
| 2017 | 3,567 | -16.8% |
| 2018 | 1,867 | -47.7% |
| 2019 | 1,013 | -45.7% |
| 2020 | 827 | -18.4% |
| 2021 | 792 | -4.2% |
| 2022 | 1,074 | +35.6% |
| 2023 | 778 | -27.6% |
| 2024 | 978 | +25.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,501 | 582 | 3,141 | 5 |
| 2010s | 4,740 | 1,013 | 10,468 | 10 |
| 2020s | 889.8 | 778 | 1,074 | 5 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.665 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,347 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12,029 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 123 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 123 deaths (2026)
- Population ages 35-39, male, per capita 0.021 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
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- Population ages 40-44, female, per capita 0.0273 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in South Sudan?
- Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in South Sudan was 978 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 10,468 in 2011.
- What is the lowest number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 582 in 2008.
- How does South Sudan rank for number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported?
- South Sudan ranks 5th out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 86.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan 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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