Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Uganda
Uganda: Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported was 323 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Uganda, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 323 for number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in 2024.
That represents a change of up 65.6% on the previous year and up 909.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Uganda peaked at 504 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2006.
That places Uganda 8th 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 Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 504 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 38 | — |
| 2008 | 200 | +426.3% |
| 2009 | 72 | -64.0% |
| 2010 | 78 | +8.3% |
| 2011 | 77 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 86 | +11.7% |
| 2013 | 141 | +64.0% |
| 2014 | 32 | -77.3% |
| 2015 | 34 | +6.2% |
| 2016 | 35 | +2.9% |
| 2017 | 31 | -11.4% |
| 2018 | 29 | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 101 | +248.3% |
| 2020 | 55 | -45.5% |
| 2021 | 129 | +134.5% |
| 2022 | 264 | +104.7% |
| 2023 | 195 | -26.1% |
| 2024 | 323 | +65.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 162.8 | 0 | 504 | 5 |
| 2010s | 64.4 | 29 | 141 | 10 |
| 2020s | 193.2 | 55 | 323 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Uganda?
- Number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported in Uganda was 323 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 504 in 2005.
- What is the lowest number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2006.
- How does Uganda rank for number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported?
- Uganda ranks 8th out of 72 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of cases of visceral leishmaniasis reported rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 909.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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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