Malaria cases reported in Congo

Congo: Malaria cases reported was 611,821 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
611,821
Change on year
up 18.1%
World rank
30th
of 107 countries
All-time high
611,821
in 2024
All-time low
37,744
in 2011
Years of data
17
2007–2024

Malaria cases reported in Congo, 2007–2024

0200.0k400.0k600.0k2007201520242007: 103.2k2008: 117.3k2009: 92.9k2011: 37.7k2012: 120.3k2013: 43.2k2014: 66.3k2015: 51.5k2016: 171.8k2017: 127.9k2018: 116.9k2019: 117.8k2020: 91.5k2021: 189.6k2022: 364.5k2023: 517.9k2024: 611.8k

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Congo

  1. 27 Papua New Guinea 910,747 compare
  2. 28 Rwanda 807,017 compare
  3. 29 Liberia 769,325 compare
  4. 31 Sudan 556,471 compare
  5. 32 Indonesia 543,625 compare
  6. 33 Senegal 415,635 compare

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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

Indicator
Malaria cases reported
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
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
107 places, 2,450 data points, 2000–2024
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Reported cases of malaria are the number of confirmed cases of malaria (confirmed by slide examination or RDT).