Estimated number of malaria cases in Djibouti
Djibouti: Estimated number of malaria cases was 39,523 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Djibouti, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Djibouti recorded 39,523 Cases for estimated number of malaria cases in 2024.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 318.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Djibouti peaked at 73,535 Cases in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,010 Cases, in 2010.
Djibouti ranks 53rd of 109 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 Djibouti, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,722 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 1,777 Cases | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 1,833 Cases | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 1,874 Cases | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 1,903 Cases | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 1,933 Cases | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 1,972 Cases | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 2,015 Cases | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 2,057 Cases | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 2,686 Cases | +30.6% |
| 2010 | 1,010 Cases | -62.4% |
| 2011 | 2,185 Cases | +116.3% |
| 2012 | 2,227 Cases | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 1,684 Cases | -24.4% |
| 2014 | 9,439 Cases | +460.5% |
| 2015 | 9,473 Cases | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 13,822 Cases | +45.9% |
| 2017 | 14,810 Cases | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 24,845 Cases | +67.8% |
| 2019 | 49,402 Cases | +98.8% |
| 2020 | 73,535 Cases | +48.9% |
| 2021 | 58,916 Cases | -19.9% |
| 2022 | 40,648 Cases | -31.0% |
| 2023 | 38,944 Cases | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 39,523 Cases | +1.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,977 Cases | 1,722 Cases | 2,686 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,890 Cases | 1,010 Cases | 49,402 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 50,313 Cases | 38,944 Cases | 73,535 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Djibouti
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.5 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2173 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,107 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 197 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate 4.59 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0093 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 2.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.0075 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Djibouti?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Djibouti was 39,523 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 Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 73,535 Cases in 2020.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,010 Cases in 2010.
- How does Djibouti rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Djibouti ranks 53rd out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 318.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti 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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About this data
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.