Reported number of human rabies deaths in Iraq

Iraq: Reported number of human rabies deaths was 15 in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
15
Change on year
down 11.8%
World rank
20th
of 136 countries
All-time high
17
in 2022
All-time low
6
in 2015
Years of data
7
2012–2024

Reported number of human rabies deaths in Iraq, 2012–2024

0510152012201820242012: 112013: 82014: 122015: 62017: 92022: 172024: 15

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

Iraq recorded 15 for reported number of human rabies deaths in 2024.

That represents a change of down 11.8% on the previous year and up 25.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported number of human rabies deaths in Iraq peaked at 17 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 6, in 2015.

That places Iraq 20th out of 136 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

Reported number of human rabies deaths in Iraq, year by year

Annual values for Reported number of human rabies deaths in Iraq, 2012 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2012 11
2013 8 -27.3%
2014 12 +50.0%
2015 6 -50.0%
2017 9 +50.0%
2022 17 +88.9%
2024 15 -11.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 9.2 6 12 5
2020s 16 15 17 2

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  6. 23 South Africa 12 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported number of human rabies deaths in Iraq?
Reported number of human rabies deaths in Iraq was 15 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest reported number of human rabies deaths recorded in Iraq?
The highest recorded value was 17 in 2022.
What is the lowest reported number of human rabies deaths recorded in Iraq?
The lowest recorded value was 6 in 2015.
How does Iraq rank for reported number of human rabies deaths?
Iraq ranks 20th out of 136 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported number of human rabies deaths rising or falling in Iraq?
Over the last ten years it is up 25.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Iraq data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Reported number of human rabies deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Reported number of human rabies deaths
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
138 places, 1,547 data points, 2010–2024
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