Estimated malaria incidence in Rwanda

Rwanda: Estimated malaria incidence was 77.14 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
77.14
Change on year
up 43.8%
World rank
34th
of 108 countries
All-time high
711.44
in 2017
All-time low
36.94
in 2011
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Estimated malaria incidence in Rwanda, 2000–2024

02004006008002000201220242000: 180.42001: 171.32002: 1572003: 139.22004: 122.32005: 152.12006: 150.12007: 882008: 69.72009: 153.72010: 104.72011: 36.92012: 59.72013: 109.52014: 202.32015: 3082016: 410.12017: 711.42018: 477.62019: 385.32020: 213.12021: 118.72022: 85.62023: 53.62024: 77.1

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2024, estimated malaria incidence in Rwanda stood at 77.14.

The figure is up 43.8% on the previous year and down 61.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, estimated malaria incidence in Rwanda peaked at 711.44 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 36.94, in 2011.

That places Rwanda 34th out of 108 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Estimated malaria incidence in Rwanda, year by year

Annual values for Estimated malaria incidence (per 1000 population at risk) in Rwanda, 2000 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2000 180.43
2001 171.34 -5.0%
2002 156.99 -8.4%
2003 139.22 -11.3%
2004 122.34 -12.1%
2005 152.06 +24.3%
2006 150.06 -1.3%
2007 88.02 -41.3%
2008 69.73 -20.8%
2009 153.74 +120.5%
2010 104.65 -31.9%
2011 36.94 -64.7%
2012 59.69 +61.6%
2013 109.49 +83.4%
2014 202.3 +84.8%
2015 308.04 +52.3%
2016 410.08 +33.1%
2017 711.44 +73.5%
2018 477.57 -32.9%
2019 385.35 -19.3%
2020 213.12 -44.7%
2021 118.73 -44.3%
2022 85.57 -27.9%
2023 53.64 -37.3%
2024 77.14 +43.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 138.39 69.73 180.43 10
2010s 280.55 36.94 711.44 10
2020s 109.64 53.64 213.12 5

Countries ranked near Rwanda

  1. 31 Guinea-Bissau 110.13 compare
  2. 32 Eritrea 102.42 compare
  3. 33 Sudan 98.25 compare
  4. 35 Gambia 75.44 compare
  5. 36 Kenya 74.17 compare
  6. 37 Mauritania 69.55 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is estimated malaria incidence in Rwanda?
Estimated malaria incidence in Rwanda was 77.14 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 711.44 in 2017.
What is the lowest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 36.94 in 2011.
How does Rwanda rank for estimated malaria incidence?
Rwanda ranks 34th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
Is estimated malaria incidence rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is down 61.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Estimated malaria incidence (per 1000 population at risk). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Estimated malaria incidence (per 1000 population at risk)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
116 places, 2,854 data points, 2000–2024
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