Benin vs Burundi: Estimated number of malaria cases
Benin
5.12 million Cases
in 2024
Burundi
4.42 million Cases
in 2024
Benin rank
17th
Burundi rank
19th
Estimated number of malaria cases over time
- Benin
- Burundi
How they compare
Benin currently reports 5.12 million Cases against 4.42 million Cases in Burundi, a difference of 699,820 Cases.
That makes Benin's figure about 1.2 times Burundi's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 17th and Burundi ranks 19th of 109 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Burundi | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.93 million Cases | 2.45 million Cases | 1.48 million Cases | Benin |
| 2010s | 4.41 million Cases | 3.15 million Cases | 1.27 million Cases | Benin |
| 2020s | 5.08 million Cases | 4.46 million Cases | 620,568 Cases | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher estimated number of malaria cases, Benin or Burundi?
- Benin, at 5.12 million Cases against 4.42 million Cases in Burundi as of 2024.
- What is the difference in estimated number of malaria cases between Benin and Burundi?
- 699,820 Cases, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Burundi?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Benin and Burundi rank globally for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Benin ranks 17th and Burundi ranks 19th of 109 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) β with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Estimated number of malaria cases. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The World Health Organization publishes estimates of the total number of malaria cases, based on confirmed and suspected cases submitted by national programs, and taking underreporting into account.