Western Pacific (WHO region) vs Zambia: Total number of malaria cases
Western Pacific (WHO region)
902,732
in 2021
Zambia
9.85 million
in 2024
Western Pacific (WHO region) rank
4th
Zambia rank
7th
Total number of malaria cases over time
- Western Pacific (WHO region)
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 9.85 million against 902,732 in Western Pacific (WHO region), a difference of 8.94 million.
That makes Zambia's figure about 10.9 times Western Pacific (WHO region)'s.
Across all 7 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 4th and Zambia ranks 7th of 7 groups.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Western Pacific (WHO region) | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 946,711 | 5.54 million | 4.59 million | Zambia |
| 2020s | 976,316 | 7.93 million | 6.95 million | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher total number of malaria cases, Western Pacific (WHO region) or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 9.85 million against 902,732 in Western Pacific (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in total number of malaria cases between Western Pacific (WHO region) and Zambia?
- 8.94 million, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Western Pacific (WHO region) and Zambia?
- 7 years are reported by both, from 2015 to 2021.
- How do Western Pacific (WHO region) and Zambia rank globally for total number of malaria cases?
- Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 4th and Zambia ranks 7th 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.