Incidence of malaria in Rwanda
Rwanda: Incidence of malaria was 77.14 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
77.14
Change on year
up 43.8%
World rank
34th
of 107 countries
All-time high
711.44
in 2017
All-time low
36.94
in 2011
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Incidence of malaria in Rwanda, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for incidence of malaria in Rwanda is 77.14, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 43.8% on the previous year and down 61.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, incidence of malaria in Rwanda peaked at 711.44 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 36.94, in 2011.
That places Rwanda 34th out of 107 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.
Incidence of malaria in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 180.43 | — |
| 2001 | 171.34 | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 156.99 | -8.4% |
| 2003 | 139.22 | -11.3% |
| 2004 | 122.34 | -12.1% |
| 2005 | 152.06 | +24.3% |
| 2006 | 150.06 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 88.02 | -41.3% |
| 2008 | 69.73 | -20.8% |
| 2009 | 153.74 | +120.5% |
| 2010 | 104.65 | -31.9% |
| 2011 | 36.94 | -64.7% |
| 2012 | 59.69 | +61.6% |
| 2013 | 109.49 | +83.4% |
| 2014 | 202.3 | +84.8% |
| 2015 | 308.04 | +52.3% |
| 2016 | 410.08 | +33.1% |
| 2017 | 711.44 | +73.5% |
| 2018 | 477.57 | -32.9% |
| 2019 | 385.35 | -19.3% |
| 2020 | 213.12 | -44.7% |
| 2021 | 118.74 | -44.3% |
| 2022 | 85.57 | -27.9% |
| 2023 | 53.64 | -37.3% |
| 2024 | 77.14 | +43.8% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 77.14 is below the median for low income countries, which is 206.14, 37% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 77.14 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 206.14, 37% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 138.39 | 69.73 | 180.43 | 10 |
| 2010s | 280.56 | 36.94 | 711.44 | 10 |
| 2020s | 109.64 | 53.64 | 213.12 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More health data for Rwanda
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.891 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 2,738 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.9441 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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 incidence of malaria in Rwanda?
- Incidence of malaria in Rwanda was 77.14 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest incidence of malaria recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 711.44 in 2017.
- What is the lowest incidence of malaria recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.94 in 2011.
- How does Rwanda rank for incidence of malaria?
- Rwanda ranks 34th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is incidence of malaria rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.9%. 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 Incidence of malaria. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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