Estimated number of malaria cases in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Estimated number of malaria cases was 1.83 million in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
1.83 million
Change on year
up 2.8%
World rank
28th
of 109 countries
All-time high
2.12 million
in 2008
All-time low
1.68 million
in 2000
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Estimated number of malaria cases in Central African Republic, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 1.83 million 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 in 2008 and was at its lowest, 1.68 million, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.68 million | — |
| 2001 | 1.72 million | +2.3% |
| 2002 | 1.79 million | +4.4% |
| 2003 | 1.87 million | +4.1% |
| 2004 | 1.93 million | +3.5% |
| 2005 | 2.00 million | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 2.05 million | +2.7% |
| 2007 | 2.09 million | +1.9% |
| 2008 | 2.12 million | +1.8% |
| 2009 | 2.10 million | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 2.04 million | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 2.02 million | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 2.00 million | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 1.98 million | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 1.94 million | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 1.90 million | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 1.87 million | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 1.86 million | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 1.88 million | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 1.90 million | +0.8% |
| 2020 | 1.89 million | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 1.86 million | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 1.81 million | -2.9% |
| 2023 | 1.78 million | -1.4% |
| 2024 | 1.83 million | +2.8% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 1.83 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.03 million, 60% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 1.83 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.03 million, 60% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.93 million | 1.68 million | 2.12 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.94 million | 1.86 million | 2.04 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.84 million | 1.78 million | 1.89 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0934 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 4.96 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0949 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 in 2024, according to 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 in 2008.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.68 million 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 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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