Estimated number of malaria cases in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Estimated number of malaria cases was 1.83 million Cases in 2024. ▬ Flat
Estimated number of malaria cases in Central African Republic, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 1.83 million Cases for estimated number of malaria cases in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.8% on the previous year and down 5.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Central African Republic peaked at 2.12 million Cases in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.68 million Cases, in 2000.
Central African Republic ranks 28th of 109 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Estimated number of malaria cases in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.68 million Cases | — |
| 2001 | 1.72 million Cases | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 1.79 million Cases | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 1.87 million Cases | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 1.93 million Cases | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 2.00 million Cases | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 2.05 million Cases | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 2.09 million Cases | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 2.12 million Cases | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 2.10 million Cases | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 2.04 million Cases | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 2.02 million Cases | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 2.00 million Cases | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 1.98 million Cases | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 1.94 million Cases | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 1.90 million Cases | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 1.87 million Cases | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 1.86 million Cases | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 1.88 million Cases | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 1.90 million Cases | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 1.89 million Cases | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 1.86 million Cases | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 1.81 million Cases | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 1.78 million Cases | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 1.83 million Cases | +2.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.93 million Cases | 1.68 million Cases | 2.12 million Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.94 million Cases | 1.86 million Cases | 2.04 million Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.84 million Cases | 1.78 million Cases | 1.89 million Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Central African Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 887.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 5,728 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 10.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.0017 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 8.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per capita 0.0013 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Central African Republic?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Central African Republic was 1.83 million 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 2.12 million Cases in 2008.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.68 million Cases in 2000.
- How does Central African Republic rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Central African Republic ranks 28th out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.