Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs Nigeria: Total number of malaria cases
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
4.81 million
in 2021
Nigeria
24.05 million
in 2024
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
3rd
Nigeria rank
2nd
Total number of malaria cases over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- Nigeria
How they compare
Nigeria currently reports 24.05 million against 4.81 million in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), a difference of 19.24 million.
That makes Nigeria's figure about 5.0 times Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Nigeria has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 2nd of 7 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 | 4.67 million | 20.95 million | 16.27 million | Nigeria |
| 2020s | 4.50 million | 22.59 million | 18.09 million | Nigeria |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total number of malaria cases, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) or Nigeria?
- Nigeria, at 24.05 million against 4.81 million in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in total number of malaria cases between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Nigeria?
- 19.24 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 total number of malaria cases?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 3rd and Nigeria ranks 2nd 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.