Malaria cases reported in Eritrea
Eritrea: Malaria cases reported was 167,146 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Eritrea, 2001–2024
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 Eritrea stood at 167,146. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of up 64.8% on the previous year and up 230.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Eritrea peaked at 167,146 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 4,119, in 2004.
Eritrea ranks 38th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9,107 | 4,119 | 15,565 | 9 |
| 2010s | 41,111 | 21,317 | 93,878 | 10 |
| 2020s | 90,223 | 43,463 | 167,146 | 5 |
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More health data for Eritrea
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 821.1 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 425 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 32,833 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 32,503 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 33,896 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 33,567 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 35,585 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 35,252 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Eritrea?
- Malaria cases reported in Eritrea was 167,146 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 Eritrea?
- The highest recorded value was 167,146 in 2024.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Eritrea?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,119 in 2004.
- How does Eritrea rank for malaria cases reported?
- Eritrea ranks 38th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Eritrea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 230.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eritrea 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).