Africa (WHO region) vs Uganda: Total number of  malaria cases

Africa (WHO region)
174.96 million
in 2021
Uganda
13.30 million
in 2024
Africa (WHO region) rank
2nd
Uganda rank
3rd

Total number of  malaria cases over time

  • Africa (WHO region)
  • Uganda
050.0M100.0M150.0M201520192024

How they compare

Africa (WHO region) currently reports 174.96 million against 13.30 million in Uganda, a difference of 161.66 million.

That makes Africa (WHO region)'s figure about 13.2 times Uganda's.

Across all 7 years both countries report, Africa (WHO region) has been ahead every year.

Africa (WHO region) ranks 2nd and Uganda ranks 3rd 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) Uganda Difference Ahead
2010s 158.76 million 12.70 million 146.07 million Africa (WHO region)
2020s 171.66 million 16.31 million 155.35 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 Uganda?
Africa (WHO region), at 174.96 million against 13.30 million in Uganda as of 2021.
What is the difference in total number of  malaria cases between Africa (WHO region) and Uganda?
161.66 million, with Africa (WHO region) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and Uganda?
7 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2021.
How do Africa (WHO region) and Uganda rank globally for total number of  malaria cases?
Africa (WHO region) ranks 2nd and Uganda ranks 3rd 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Total number of  malaria cases (presumed + confirmed cases)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
110 places, 1,047 data points, 2015–2024
Last refreshed