Estimated number of malaria cases in Cape Verde
Cape Verde: Estimated number of malaria cases was 19 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Cape Verde, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated number of malaria cases in Cape Verde is 19 Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 26.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Cape Verde peaked at 423 Cases in 2017 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2019.
That places Cape Verde 81st 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 Cape Verde, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 144 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 107 Cases | -25.7% |
| 2002 | 76 Cases | -29.0% |
| 2003 | 68 Cases | -10.5% |
| 2004 | 45 Cases | -33.8% |
| 2005 | 68 Cases | +51.1% |
| 2006 | 80 Cases | +17.6% |
| 2007 | 18 Cases | -77.5% |
| 2008 | 35 Cases | +94.4% |
| 2009 | 65 Cases | +85.7% |
| 2010 | 47 Cases | -27.7% |
| 2011 | 7 Cases | -85.1% |
| 2012 | 1 Cases | -85.7% |
| 2013 | 22 Cases | +2100.0% |
| 2014 | 26 Cases | +18.2% |
| 2015 | 7 Cases | -73.1% |
| 2016 | 49 Cases | +600.0% |
| 2017 | 423 Cases | +763.3% |
| 2018 | 2 Cases | -99.5% |
| 2019 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2022 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2024 | 19 Cases | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 70.6 Cases | 18 Cases | 144 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 58.4 Cases | 0 Cases | 423 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.8 Cases | 0 Cases | 19 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Cape Verde?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Cape Verde was 19 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Cape Verde?
- The highest recorded value was 423 Cases in 2017.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Cape Verde?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2019.
- How does Cape Verde rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Cape Verde ranks 81st out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Cape Verde?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cape Verde data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Estimated number of malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World Health Organization publishes estimates of the total number of malaria cases, based on confirmed and suspected cases submitted by national programs, and taking underreporting into account.