Malaria cases reported in Djibouti
Djibouti: Malaria cases reported was 39,523 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Djibouti, 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
In 2024, malaria cases reported in Djibouti stood at 39,523.
That represents a change of up 1.5% on the previous year and up 318.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Djibouti peaked at 73,535 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1,010, in 2010.
Djibouti ranks 50th of 107 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Malaria cases reported in Djibouti, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,722 | — |
| 2001 | 1,777 | +3.2% |
| 2002 | 1,833 | +3.2% |
| 2003 | 1,874 | +2.2% |
| 2004 | 1,903 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 1,933 | +1.6% |
| 2006 | 1,972 | +2.0% |
| 2007 | 2,015 | +2.2% |
| 2008 | 2,057 | +2.1% |
| 2009 | 2,686 | +30.6% |
| 2010 | 1,010 | -62.4% |
| 2011 | 2,185 | +116.3% |
| 2012 | 2,227 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | 1,684 | -24.4% |
| 2014 | 9,439 | +460.5% |
| 2015 | 9,473 | +0.4% |
| 2016 | 13,822 | +45.9% |
| 2017 | 14,810 | +7.1% |
| 2018 | 24,845 | +67.8% |
| 2019 | 49,402 | +98.8% |
| 2020 | 73,535 | +48.9% |
| 2021 | 58,916 | -19.9% |
| 2022 | 40,648 | -31.0% |
| 2023 | 38,944 | -4.2% |
| 2024 | 39,523 | +1.5% |
Djibouti compared with similar countries
- Djibouti's 39,523 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 55,236, 72% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Malaria cases reported in Djibouti changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +460.5% | 1,684 | 9,439 |
| 2011 | +116.3% | 1,010 | 2,185 |
| 2019 | +98.8% | 24,845 | 49,402 |
| 2018 | +67.8% | 14,810 | 24,845 |
| 2010 | -62.4% | 2,686 | 1,010 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,977 | 1,722 | 2,686 | 10 |
| 2010s | 12,890 | 1,010 | 49,402 | 10 |
| 2020s | 50,313 | 38,944 | 73,535 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Djibouti
More health data for Djibouti
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.5 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2173 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,107 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 197 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.5299 % 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 0.0481 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.5304 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Djibouti?
- Malaria cases reported in Djibouti was 39,523 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 Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 73,535 in 2020.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,010 in 2010.
- How does Djibouti rank for malaria cases reported?
- Djibouti ranks 50th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 318.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti 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).