Africa (WHO region) vs Ethiopia: Estimated number of malaria deaths

Africa (WHO region)
578,766
in 2024
Ethiopia
22,360
in 2024
Africa (WHO region) rank
2nd
Ethiopia rank
5th

Estimated number of malaria deaths over time

  • Africa (WHO region)
  • Ethiopia
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How they compare

Africa (WHO region) currently reports 578,766 against 22,360 in Ethiopia, a difference of 556,406.

That makes Africa (WHO region)'s figure about 25.9 times Ethiopia's.

Across all 25 years both countries report, Africa (WHO region) has been ahead every year.

Africa (WHO region) ranks 2nd and Ethiopia ranks 5th of 7 groups.

Africa (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa (WHO region) Ethiopia Difference Ahead
2000s 739,235 17,936 721,299 Africa (WHO region)
2010s 569,178 16,462 552,716 Africa (WHO region)
2020s 578,657 13,792 564,864 Africa (WHO region)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher estimated number of malaria deaths, Africa (WHO region) or Ethiopia?
Africa (WHO region), at 578,766 against 22,360 in Ethiopia as of 2024.
What is the difference in estimated number of malaria deaths between Africa (WHO region) and Ethiopia?
556,406, with Africa (WHO region) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and Ethiopia?
25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
How do Africa (WHO region) and Ethiopia rank globally for estimated number of malaria deaths?
Africa (WHO region) ranks 2nd and Ethiopia ranks 5th of 7 groups.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Estimated number of malaria deaths. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Estimated number of malaria deaths
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
116 places, 2,897 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed