Benin vs Sudan: Estimated number of malaria cases
Benin
5.12 million Cases
in 2024
Sudan
4.96 million Cases
in 2024
Benin rank
17th
Sudan rank
18th
Estimated number of malaria cases over time
- Benin
- Sudan
How they compare
Benin currently reports 5.12 million Cases against 4.96 million Cases in Sudan, a difference of 166,760 Cases.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Benin has been ahead every year.
Benin ranks 17th and Sudan ranks 18th of 109 countries.
Benin has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.93 million Cases | 1.75 million Cases | 2.18 million Cases | Benin |
| 2010s | 4.41 million Cases | 1.79 million Cases | 2.62 million Cases | Benin |
| 2020s | 5.08 million Cases | 3.97 million Cases | 1.11 million Cases | Benin |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher estimated number of malaria cases, Benin or Sudan?
- Benin, at 5.12 million Cases against 4.96 million Cases in Sudan as of 2024.
- What is the difference in estimated number of malaria cases between Benin and Sudan?
- 166,760 Cases, with Benin ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and Sudan?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Benin and Sudan rank globally for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Benin ranks 17th and Sudan ranks 18th 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.