Estimated number of malaria cases in Rwanda
Rwanda: Estimated number of malaria cases was 1.10 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Rwanda, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, estimated number of malaria cases in Rwanda stood at 1.10 million.
The figure is up 46.9% on the previous year and down 52.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Rwanda peaked at 8.68 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 390,611, in 2011.
That places Rwanda 32nd 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 number of malaria cases in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.48 million | — |
| 2001 | 1.42 million | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 1.32 million | -7.1% |
| 2003 | 1.20 million | -9.3% |
| 2004 | 1.08 million | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 1.38 million | +27.6% |
| 2006 | 1.40 million | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 840,559 | -39.8% |
| 2008 | 683,661 | -18.7% |
| 2009 | 1.55 million | +126.2% |
| 2010 | 1.08 million | -30.2% |
| 2011 | 390,611 | -63.8% |
| 2012 | 646,386 | +65.5% |
| 2013 | 1.21 million | +87.9% |
| 2014 | 2.30 million | +89.3% |
| 2015 | 3.59 million | +56.0% |
| 2016 | 4.89 million | +36.3% |
| 2017 | 8.68 million | +77.6% |
| 2018 | 5.96 million | -31.3% |
| 2019 | 4.92 million | -17.4% |
| 2020 | 2.78 million | -43.4% |
| 2021 | 1.59 million | -43.1% |
| 2022 | 1.17 million | -26.3% |
| 2023 | 748,570 | -35.9% |
| 2024 | 1.10 million | +46.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.23 million | 683,661 | 1.55 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.37 million | 390,611 | 8.68 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.48 million | 748,570 | 2.78 million | 5 |
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More health data for Rwanda
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.891 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 860.6 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 2,738 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 4.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0402 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 2.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.5118 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Rwanda?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Rwanda was 1.10 million in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 8.68 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 390,611 in 2011.
- How does Rwanda rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Rwanda ranks 32nd out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.2%. 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 number of malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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