Estimated number of malaria cases in Eritrea
Eritrea: Estimated number of malaria cases was 362,132 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Eritrea, 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 Eritrea is 362,132 Cases, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 64.6% on the previous year and up 230.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Eritrea peaked at 362,132 Cases in 2024 and was at its lowest, 15,093 Cases, in 2004.
That places Eritrea 41st 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 Eritrea, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 42,691 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 54,461 Cases | +27.6% |
| 2002 | 32,823 Cases | -39.7% |
| 2003 | 49,490 Cases | +50.8% |
| 2004 | 15,093 Cases | -69.5% |
| 2005 | 27,680 Cases | +83.4% |
| 2006 | 16,438 Cases | -40.6% |
| 2007 | 37,568 Cases | +128.5% |
| 2008 | 20,767 Cases | -44.7% |
| 2009 | 27,656 Cases | +33.2% |
| 2010 | 83,471 Cases | +201.8% |
| 2011 | 76,678 Cases | -8.1% |
| 2012 | 52,483 Cases | -31.6% |
| 2013 | 49,309 Cases | -6.0% |
| 2014 | 109,689 Cases | +122.5% |
| 2015 | 64,020 Cases | -41.6% |
| 2016 | 86,561 Cases | +35.2% |
| 2017 | 115,928 Cases | +33.9% |
| 2018 | 99,716 Cases | -14.0% |
| 2019 | 200,382 Cases | +101.0% |
| 2020 | 158,889 Cases | -20.7% |
| 2021 | 92,938 Cases | -41.5% |
| 2022 | 139,422 Cases | +50.0% |
| 2023 | 219,981 Cases | +57.8% |
| 2024 | 362,132 Cases | +64.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32,467 Cases | 15,093 Cases | 54,461 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 93,824 Cases | 49,309 Cases | 200,382 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 194,672 Cases | 92,938 Cases | 362,132 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
- 38 Afghanistan 584,876 Cases compare
- 39 Gabon 474,789 Cases compare
- 40 Equatorial Guinea 430,983 Cases compare
- 42 Mauritania 359,550 Cases compare
- 43 Guinea-Bissau 242,430 Cases compare
- 44 Gambia 208,225 Cases compare
More health data for Eritrea
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.62 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.2 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 821.1 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 425 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate 0.5577 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.3759 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 2.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0.0004 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.2955 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Eritrea?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Eritrea was 362,132 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 Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 362,132 Cases in 2024.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,093 Cases in 2004.
- How does Eritrea rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Eritrea ranks 41st out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 230.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea 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.