Laos vs South Africa: Estimated number of malaria cases
Laos
538
in 2024
South Africa
735
in 2024
Laos rank
71st
South Africa rank
69th
Estimated number of malaria cases over time
- Laos
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 735 against 538 in Laos, a difference of 197.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.4 times Laos's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was Laos ahead.
Laos ranks 71st and South Africa ranks 69th of 109 countries.
Laos has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Laos | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 50,685 | 12,726 | 37,959 | Laos |
| 2010s | 44,057 | 9,194 | 34,862 | Laos |
| 2020s | 3,494 | 3,101 | 393 | Laos |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher estimated number of malaria cases, Laos or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 735 against 538 in Laos as of 2024.
- What is the difference in estimated number of malaria cases between Laos and South Africa?
- 197, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Laos and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Laos and South Africa rank globally for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Laos ranks 71st and South Africa ranks 69th of 109 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- 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.