Kenya vs South Sudan: Total number of malaria cases
Kenya
5.23 million
in 2024
South Sudan
5.94 million
in 2024
Kenya rank
14th
South Sudan rank
12th
Total number of malaria cases over time
- Kenya
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 5.94 million against 5.23 million in Kenya, a difference of 709,870.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times Kenya's.
The two have swapped places 3 times across 10 shared years of data; in 2015 it was Kenya ahead.
Kenya ranks 14th and South Sudan ranks 12th of 102 countries.
Kenya has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Kenya | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 8.29 million | 3.43 million | 4.86 million | Kenya |
| 2020s | 5.85 million | 4.30 million | 1.55 million | Kenya |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total number of malaria cases, Kenya or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 5.94 million against 5.23 million in Kenya as of 2024.
- What is the difference in total number of malaria cases between Kenya and South Sudan?
- 709,870, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Kenya and South Sudan?
- 10 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2024.
- How do Kenya and South Sudan rank globally for total number of malaria cases?
- Kenya ranks 14th 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.