Saudi Arabia vs South Africa: Number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy
Saudi Arabia
5,161
in 2024
South Africa
1,299
in 2024
Saudi Arabia rank
88th
South Africa rank
90th
Number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy over time
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
How they compare
Saudi Arabia currently reports 5,161 against 1,299 in South Africa, a difference of 3,862.
That makes Saudi Arabia's figure about 4.0 times South Africa's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Saudi Arabia has been ahead every year.
Saudi Arabia ranks 88th and South Africa ranks 90th of 98 countries.
Saudi Arabia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Saudi Arabia | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.29 million | 17,285 | 1.27 million | Saudi Arabia |
| 2020s | 223,590 | 3,473 | 220,117 | Saudi Arabia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy, Saudi Arabia or South Africa?
- Saudi Arabia, at 5,161 against 1,299 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy between Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 3,862, with Saudi Arabia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Saudi Arabia and South Africa?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2024.
- How do Saudi Arabia and South Africa rank globally for number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 88th and South Africa ranks 90th of 98 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.