South Africa vs WPR: Number of imported malaria cases
South Africa
3,904
in 2024
WPR
294
in 2021
South Africa rank
6th
WPR rank
10th
Number of imported malaria cases over time
- South Africa
- WPR
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 3,904 against 294 in WPR, a difference of 3,610.
That makes South Africa's figure about 13.3 times WPR's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 7 shared years of data; in 2015 it was WPR ahead.
South Africa ranks 6th and WPR ranks 10th of 58 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | WPR | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,502 | 4,091 | 1,411 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 3,290 | 821 | 2,469 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of imported malaria cases, South Africa or WPR?
- South Africa, at 3,904 against 294 in WPR as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number of imported malaria cases between South Africa and WPR?
- 3,610, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and WPR?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2021.
- How do South Africa and WPR rank globally for number of imported malaria cases?
- South Africa ranks 6th and WPR ranks 10th of 58 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Number of imported malaria cases. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.