Incidence of malaria in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Incidence of malaria was 30.09 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
30.09
Change on year
up 195.9%
World rank
44th
of 107 countries
All-time high
337.42
in 2002
All-time low
8.89
in 2020
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Incidence of malaria in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Sao Tome and Principe recorded 30.09 for incidence of malaria in 2024.
The figure is up 195.9% on the previous year and up 237.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, incidence of malaria in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 337.42 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 8.89, in 2020.
That places Sao Tome and Principe 44th 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 Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 222.02 | — |
| 2001 | 287.52 | +29.5% |
| 2002 | 337.42 | +17.4% |
| 2003 | 277.32 | -17.8% |
| 2004 | 294.77 | +6.3% |
| 2005 | 112.22 | -61.9% |
| 2006 | 31.07 | -72.3% |
| 2007 | 14.27 | -54.1% |
| 2008 | 36.01 | +152.3% |
| 2009 | 34.76 | -3.5% |
| 2010 | 17.3 | -50.2% |
| 2011 | 45.47 | +162.8% |
| 2012 | 66.25 | +45.7% |
| 2013 | 47.85 | -27.8% |
| 2014 | 8.91 | -81.4% |
| 2015 | 10.27 | +15.3% |
| 2016 | 10.99 | +7.0% |
| 2017 | 10.82 | -1.5% |
| 2018 | 13.97 | +29.1% |
| 2019 | 11.47 | -17.9% |
| 2020 | 8.89 | -22.5% |
| 2021 | 12.25 | +37.8% |
| 2022 | 17.54 | +43.2% |
| 2023 | 10.17 | -42.0% |
| 2024 | 30.09 | +195.9% |
Sao Tome and Principe compared with similar countries
- Sao Tome and Principe's 30.09 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 12.51, 2.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Sao Tome and Principe's 30.09 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 206.14, 15% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 164.74 | 14.27 | 337.42 | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.33 | 8.91 | 66.25 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.79 | 8.89 | 30.09 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 15 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2021)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.58 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.65 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0668 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is incidence of malaria in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Incidence of malaria in Sao Tome and Principe was 30.09 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest incidence of malaria recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 337.42 in 2002.
- What is the lowest incidence of malaria recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.89 in 2020.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for incidence of malaria?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 44th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is incidence of malaria rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 237.7%. 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 Incidence of malaria. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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