Estimated number of malaria cases in Rwanda
Rwanda: Estimated number of malaria cases was 1.10 million Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Rwanda, 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 Rwanda is 1.10 million Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 46.9% on the previous year and down 52.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Rwanda peaked at 8.68 million Cases in 2017 and was at its lowest, 390,611 Cases, in 2011.
Rwanda ranks 32nd 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.48 million Cases | — |
| 2001 | 1.42 million Cases | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 1.32 million Cases | -7.1% |
| 2003 | 1.20 million Cases | -9.3% |
| 2004 | 1.08 million Cases | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 1.38 million Cases | +27.6% |
| 2006 | 1.40 million Cases | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 840,559 Cases | -39.8% |
| 2008 | 683,661 Cases | -18.7% |
| 2009 | 1.55 million Cases | +126.2% |
| 2010 | 1.08 million Cases | -30.2% |
| 2011 | 390,611 Cases | -63.8% |
| 2012 | 646,386 Cases | +65.5% |
| 2013 | 1.21 million Cases | +87.9% |
| 2014 | 2.30 million Cases | +89.3% |
| 2015 | 3.59 million Cases | +56.0% |
| 2016 | 4.89 million Cases | +36.3% |
| 2017 | 8.68 million Cases | +77.6% |
| 2018 | 5.96 million Cases | -31.3% |
| 2019 | 4.92 million Cases | -17.4% |
| 2020 | 2.78 million Cases | -43.4% |
| 2021 | 1.59 million Cases | -43.1% |
| 2022 | 1.17 million Cases | -26.3% |
| 2023 | 748,570 Cases | -35.9% |
| 2024 | 1.10 million Cases | +46.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.23 million Cases | 683,661 Cases | 1.55 million Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.37 million Cases | 390,611 Cases | 8.68 million Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.48 million Cases | 748,570 Cases | 2.78 million Cases | 5 |
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- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 4.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0402 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 2.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0.0005 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.5118 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Rwanda?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Rwanda was 1.10 million 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 8.68 million Cases in 2017.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 390,611 Cases in 2011.
- How does Rwanda rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Rwanda ranks 32nd out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 52.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.