Estimated number of malaria cases in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Estimated number of malaria cases was 7,087 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7,087
Change on year
up 201.8%
World rank
61st
of 109 countries
All-time high
50,586
in 2002
All-time low
1,754
in 2014
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Estimated number of malaria cases in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 7,087 for estimated number of malaria cases in 2024.
That represents a change of up 201.8% on the previous year and up 304.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 50,586 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1,754, in 2014.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 61st out of 109 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 Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 31,975 | — |
| 2001 | 42,086 | +31.6% |
| 2002 | 50,586 | +20.2% |
| 2003 | 42,656 | -15.7% |
| 2004 | 46,486 | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 18,139 | -61.0% |
| 2006 | 5,146 | -71.6% |
| 2007 | 2,421 | -53.0% |
| 2008 | 6,258 | +158.5% |
| 2009 | 6,182 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 3,146 | -49.1% |
| 2011 | 8,442 | +168.3% |
| 2012 | 12,550 | +48.7% |
| 2013 | 9,243 | -26.4% |
| 2014 | 1,754 | -81.0% |
| 2015 | 2,056 | +17.2% |
| 2016 | 2,238 | +8.9% |
| 2017 | 2,239 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2,937 | +31.2% |
| 2019 | 2,447 | -16.7% |
| 2020 | 1,933 | -21.0% |
| 2021 | 2,719 | +40.7% |
| 2022 | 3,970 | +46.0% |
| 2023 | 2,348 | -40.9% |
| 2024 | 7,087 | +201.8% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 7,087 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 101,037, 7% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 7,087 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.03 million, 0% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25,194 | 2,421 | 50,586 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,705 | 1,754 | 12,550 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,611 | 1,933 | 7,087 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0651 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Sao Tome and Principe was 7,087 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 50,586 in 2002.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,754 in 2014.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 61st out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 304.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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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