Ecuador vs South Africa: Estimated number of malaria cases
Ecuador
380
in 2024
South Africa
735
in 2024
Ecuador rank
72nd
South Africa rank
69th
Estimated number of malaria cases over time
- Ecuador
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 735 against 380 in Ecuador, a difference of 355.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.9 times Ecuador's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Ecuador ahead.
Ecuador ranks 72nd and South Africa ranks 69th of 108 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Ecuador averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ecuador | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 42,511 | 12,726 | 29,784 | Ecuador |
| 2010s | 1,081 | 9,194 | 8,113 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 1,288 | 3,101 | 1,813 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher estimated number of malaria cases, Ecuador or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 735 against 380 in Ecuador as of 2024.
- What is the difference in estimated number of malaria cases between Ecuador and South Africa?
- 355, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ecuador and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Ecuador and South Africa rank globally for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Ecuador ranks 72nd and South Africa ranks 69th of 108 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Estimated number of malaria cases. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.