Estimated number of malaria cases in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Estimated number of malaria cases was 7,087 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 7,087 for estimated number of malaria cases in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 201.8% on the previous year and up 304.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 50,586 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1,754, in 2014.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 61st of 108 countries on this measure, 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 Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 31,975 | — |
| 2001 | 42,086 | +31.6% |
| 2002 | 50,586 | +20.2% |
| 2003 | 42,656 | -15.7% |
| 2004 | 46,486 | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 18,139 | -61.0% |
| 2006 | 5,146 | -71.6% |
| 2007 | 2,421 | -53.0% |
| 2008 | 6,258 | +158.5% |
| 2009 | 6,182 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 3,146 | -49.1% |
| 2011 | 8,442 | +168.3% |
| 2012 | 12,550 | +48.7% |
| 2013 | 9,243 | -26.4% |
| 2014 | 1,754 | -81.0% |
| 2015 | 2,056 | +17.2% |
| 2016 | 2,238 | +8.9% |
| 2017 | 2,239 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2,937 | +31.2% |
| 2019 | 2,447 | -16.7% |
| 2020 | 1,933 | -21.0% |
| 2021 | 2,719 | +40.7% |
| 2022 | 3,970 | +46.0% |
| 2023 | 2,348 | -40.9% |
| 2024 | 7,087 | +201.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25,194 | 2,421 | 50,586 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,705 | 1,754 | 12,550 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,611 | 1,933 | 7,087 | 5 |
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More health data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -6.25 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 793.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 15 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 15-19, male, annual growth rate 1.11 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per capita 0.0574 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, annual growth rate 4.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per capita 0.0495 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Sao Tome and Principe was 7,087 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 50,586 in 2002.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,754 in 2014.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 61st out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 304.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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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