Malaria cases reported in Congo
Congo: Malaria cases reported was 611,821 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Congo, 2007–2024
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
In 2024, malaria cases reported in Congo stood at 611,821. That is the highest value across all 17 years on record.
The figure is up 18.1% on the previous year and up 822.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Congo peaked at 611,821 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 37,744, in 2011.
That places Congo 30th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 104,453 | 92,855 | 117,291 | 3 |
| 2010s | 94,853 | 37,744 | 171,847 | 9 |
| 2020s | 355,076 | 91,538 | 611,821 | 5 |
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More health data for Congo
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 759.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,688 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 48,985 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 48,714 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 51,360 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 51,062 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 54,219 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 53,869 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Congo?
- Malaria cases reported in Congo was 611,821 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 611,821 in 2024.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 37,744 in 2011.
- How does Congo rank for malaria cases reported?
- Congo ranks 30th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 822.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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).