Malaria cases reported in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Malaria cases reported was 29.44 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2000–2024
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
The most recent figure for malaria cases reported in Democratic Republic of Congo is 29.44 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 6.4% on the previous year and up 186.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 29.44 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 897, in 2000.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 1st out of 107 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 425,307 | 897 | 1.88 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 11.38 million | 2.42 million | 21.93 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 25.67 million | 21.34 million | 29.44 million | 5 |
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More health data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 821.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 133,650 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 528 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 528 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 873,860 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 884,406 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 907,255 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 917,495 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 937,176 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 946,859 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Malaria cases reported in Democratic Republic of Congo was 29.44 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 29.44 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 897 in 2000.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for malaria cases reported?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 1st out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 186.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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).