Estimated number of malaria cases in Rwanda
Rwanda: Estimated number of malaria cases was 1.10 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.10 million
Change on year
up 46.9%
World rank
32nd
of 109 countries
All-time high
8.68 million
in 2017
All-time low
390,611
in 2011
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Estimated number of malaria cases in Rwanda, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated number of malaria cases in Rwanda is 1.10 million, 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 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 390,611, in 2011.
Rwanda ranks 32nd 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.48 million | — |
| 2001 | 1.42 million | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 1.32 million | -7.1% |
| 2003 | 1.20 million | -9.3% |
| 2004 | 1.08 million | -9.8% |
| 2005 | 1.38 million | +27.6% |
| 2006 | 1.40 million | +1.4% |
| 2007 | 840,559 | -39.8% |
| 2008 | 683,661 | -18.7% |
| 2009 | 1.55 million | +126.2% |
| 2010 | 1.08 million | -30.2% |
| 2011 | 390,611 | -63.8% |
| 2012 | 646,386 | +65.5% |
| 2013 | 1.21 million | +87.9% |
| 2014 | 2.30 million | +89.3% |
| 2015 | 3.59 million | +56.0% |
| 2016 | 4.89 million | +36.3% |
| 2017 | 8.68 million | +77.6% |
| 2018 | 5.96 million | -31.3% |
| 2019 | 4.92 million | -17.4% |
| 2020 | 2.78 million | -43.4% |
| 2021 | 1.59 million | -43.1% |
| 2022 | 1.17 million | -26.3% |
| 2023 | 748,570 | -35.9% |
| 2024 | 1.10 million | +46.9% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 1.10 million is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.03 million, 36% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 1.10 million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.03 million, 36% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.23 million | 683,661 | 1.55 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.37 million | 390,611 | 8.68 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.48 million | 748,570 | 2.78 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.065 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.9697 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0663 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 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 8.68 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 390,611 in 2011.
- How does Rwanda rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Rwanda ranks 32nd out of 109 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 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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