Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs Nigeria: Number of malaria positive cases by rapid diagnostic test
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
854,387
in 2021
Nigeria
20.57 million
in 2024
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
4th
Nigeria rank
2nd
Number of malaria positive cases by rapid diagnostic test over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 20.57 million against 854,387 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), a difference of 19.71 million.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 24.1 times Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 2nd of 11 groups.
Nigeria has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 649,873 | 12.74 million | 12.09 million | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 907,964 | 17.39 million | 16.48 million | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of malaria positive cases by rapid diagnostic test, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 20.57 million against 854,387 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number of malaria positive cases by rapid diagnostic test between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Nigeria?
- 19.71 million, with Nigeria ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Nigeria?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2021.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Nigeria rank globally for number of malaria positive cases by rapid diagnostic test?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 4th and Nigeria ranks 2nd of 11 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Number of malaria positive cases by rapid diagnostic test (RDT). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.