Estimated number of malaria cases in Eswatini
Eswatini: Estimated number of malaria cases was 193 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Eswatini, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, estimated number of malaria cases in Eswatini stood at 193 Cases.
That represents a change of down 67.7% on the previous year and down 50.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Eswatini peaked at 1,395 Cases in 2001 and was at its lowest, 58 Cases, in 2008.
Eswatini ranks 79th of 108 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 Eswatini, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 788 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 1,395 Cases | +77.0% |
| 2002 | 670 Cases | -52.0% |
| 2003 | 342 Cases | -49.0% |
| 2004 | 574 Cases | +67.8% |
| 2005 | 279 Cases | -51.4% |
| 2006 | 155 Cases | -44.4% |
| 2007 | 84 Cases | -45.8% |
| 2008 | 58 Cases | -31.0% |
| 2009 | 106 Cases | +82.8% |
| 2010 | 268 Cases | +152.8% |
| 2011 | 379 Cases | +41.4% |
| 2012 | 409 Cases | +7.9% |
| 2013 | 728 Cases | +78.0% |
| 2014 | 389 Cases | -46.6% |
| 2015 | 318 Cases | -18.3% |
| 2016 | 250 Cases | -21.4% |
| 2017 | 440 Cases | +76.0% |
| 2018 | 686 Cases | +55.9% |
| 2019 | 252 Cases | -63.3% |
| 2020 | 233 Cases | -7.5% |
| 2021 | 505 Cases | +116.7% |
| 2022 | 214 Cases | -57.6% |
| 2023 | 597 Cases | +179.0% |
| 2024 | 193 Cases | -67.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 445.1 Cases | 58 Cases | 1,395 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 411.9 Cases | 250 Cases | 728 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 348.4 Cases | 193 Cases | 597 Cases | 5 |
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- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1639 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate 0.0533 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.166 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Eswatini?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Eswatini was 193 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 Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 1,395 Cases in 2001.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 58 Cases in 2008.
- How does Eswatini rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Eswatini ranks 79th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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.