Estimated number of malaria cases in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Estimated number of malaria cases was 7,087 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 7,087 Cases 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 Cases in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1,754 Cases, 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 | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 31,975 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 42,086 Cases | +31.6% |
| 2002 | 50,586 Cases | +20.2% |
| 2003 | 42,656 Cases | -15.7% |
| 2004 | 46,486 Cases | +9.0% |
| 2005 | 18,139 Cases | -61.0% |
| 2006 | 5,146 Cases | -71.6% |
| 2007 | 2,421 Cases | -53.0% |
| 2008 | 6,258 Cases | +158.5% |
| 2009 | 6,182 Cases | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 3,146 Cases | -49.1% |
| 2011 | 8,442 Cases | +168.3% |
| 2012 | 12,550 Cases | +48.7% |
| 2013 | 9,243 Cases | -26.4% |
| 2014 | 1,754 Cases | -81.0% |
| 2015 | 2,056 Cases | +17.2% |
| 2016 | 2,238 Cases | +8.9% |
| 2017 | 2,239 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 2,937 Cases | +31.2% |
| 2019 | 2,447 Cases | -16.7% |
| 2020 | 1,933 Cases | -21.0% |
| 2021 | 2,719 Cases | +40.7% |
| 2022 | 3,970 Cases | +46.0% |
| 2023 | 2,348 Cases | -40.9% |
| 2024 | 7,087 Cases | +201.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25,194 Cases | 2,421 Cases | 50,586 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,705 Cases | 1,754 Cases | 12,550 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,611 Cases | 1,933 Cases | 7,087 Cases | 5 |
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- Population ages 15-19, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per capita 0.0574 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, annual growth rate 4.48 % change on previous year (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 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 50,586 Cases in 2002.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,754 Cases 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 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.