Ghana vs South Sudan: Total number of malaria cases
Ghana
5.73 million
in 2024
South Sudan
5.94 million
in 2024
Ghana rank
13th
South Sudan rank
12th
Total number of malaria cases over time
- Ghana
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 5.94 million against 5.73 million in Ghana, a difference of 208,220.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Ghana ahead.
Ghana ranks 13th and South Sudan ranks 12th of 102 countries.
Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10.89 million | 3.43 million | 7.46 million | Ghana |
| 2020s | 5.81 million | 4.30 million | 1.50 million | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total number of malaria cases, Ghana or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 5.94 million against 5.73 million in Ghana as of 2024.
- What is the difference in total number of malaria cases between Ghana and South Sudan?
- 208,220, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Sudan?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2024.
- How do Ghana and South Sudan rank globally for total number of malaria cases?
- Ghana ranks 13th and South Sudan ranks 12th of 102 countries.
- 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.