Malaria cases reported in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Malaria cases reported was 9.85 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Burkina Faso, 2004–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m.
Analysis
Burkina Faso recorded 9.85 million for malaria cases reported in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.8% on the previous year and up 81.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Burkina Faso peaked at 11.17 million in 2021 and was at its lowest, 18,256, in 2004.
Burkina Faso ranks 6th of 107 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 57,857 | 18,256 | 182,527 | 6 |
| 2010s | 5.72 million | 428,113 | 10.26 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.32 million | 9.58 million | 11.17 million | 5 |
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More health data for Burkina Faso
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,142 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 13,085 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 793 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 793 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 203,470 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 201,169 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 211,889 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 208,852 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 219,674 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 216,013 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Burkina Faso?
- Malaria cases reported in Burkina Faso was 9.85 million in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m.
- What is the highest malaria cases reported recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 11.17 million in 2021.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 18,256 in 2004.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for malaria cases reported?
- Burkina Faso ranks 6th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m, published as part of Malaria cases reported. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Reported cases of malaria are the number of confirmed cases of malaria (confirmed by slide examination or RDT).