Estimated number of malaria cases in French Guiana
French Guiana: Estimated number of malaria cases was 246 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in French Guiana, 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 French Guiana is 246 Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 30.2% on the previous year and down 54.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in French Guiana peaked at 5,647 Cases in 2007 and was at its lowest, 21 Cases, in 2022.
French Guiana ranks 76th 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 French Guiana, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,428 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 4,554 Cases | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 4,348 Cases | -4.5% |
| 2003 | 4,540 Cases | +4.4% |
| 2004 | 3,580 Cases | -21.1% |
| 2005 | 4,015 Cases | +12.2% |
| 2006 | 4,796 Cases | +19.5% |
| 2007 | 5,647 Cases | +17.7% |
| 2008 | 3,884 Cases | -31.2% |
| 2009 | 4,051 Cases | +4.3% |
| 2010 | 2,092 Cases | -48.4% |
| 2011 | 1,413 Cases | -32.5% |
| 2012 | 1,054 Cases | -25.4% |
| 2013 | 1,025 Cases | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 541 Cases | -47.2% |
| 2015 | 462 Cases | -14.6% |
| 2016 | 268 Cases | -42.0% |
| 2017 | 685 Cases | +155.6% |
| 2018 | 640 Cases | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 248 Cases | -61.3% |
| 2020 | 164 Cases | -33.9% |
| 2021 | 74 Cases | -54.9% |
| 2022 | 21 Cases | -71.6% |
| 2023 | 189 Cases | +800.0% |
| 2024 | 246 Cases | +30.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,384 Cases | 3,580 Cases | 5,647 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 842.8 Cases | 248 Cases | 2,092 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 138.8 Cases | 21 Cases | 246 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for French Guiana
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -5 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.07 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 639.8 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 19 deaths (2100)
- Life expectancy 76.98 years (2023)
- Life expectancy for people of different ages 76.98 years (2023)
- Life expectancy 76.98 years (2023)
- Life expectancy vs. Electoral Democracy Index 76.98 years (2023)
- Life expectancy vs. GDP per capita 76.98 years (2023)
- Natural population growth rate vs. child mortality rate 2.0% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in French Guiana?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in French Guiana was 246 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 French Guiana?
- The highest recorded value was 5,647 Cases in 2007.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in French Guiana?
- The lowest recorded value was 21 Cases in 2022.
- How does French Guiana rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- French Guiana ranks 76th out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in French Guiana?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this French Guiana 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.