Africa (WHO region) vs Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Total number of malaria cases
Africa (WHO region)
174.96 million
in 2021
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
31.93 million
in 2024
Africa (WHO region) rank
2nd
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
1st
Total number of malaria cases over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
How they compare
Africa (WHO region) currently reports 174.96 million against 31.93 million in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, a difference of 143.03 million.
That makes Africa (WHO region)'s figure about 5.5 times Congo, Democratic Republic of the's.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Africa (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 2nd and Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 1st of 7 groups.
Africa (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 158.76 million | 17.88 million | 140.88 million | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 171.66 million | 24.78 million | 146.89 million | Africa (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total number of malaria cases, Africa (WHO region) or Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Africa (WHO region), at 174.96 million against 31.93 million in Congo, Democratic Republic of the as of 2021.
- What is the difference in total number of malaria cases between Africa (WHO region) and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- 143.03 million, with Africa (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2021.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank globally for total number of malaria cases?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 2nd and Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 1st of 7 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Total number of malaria cases (presumed + confirmed cases). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.