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.
Malaria cases reported in Eritrea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 9,716 | — |
| 2002 | 6,078 | -37.4% |
| 2003 | 10,346 | +70.2% |
| 2004 | 4,119 | -60.2% |
| 2005 | 9,073 | +120.3% |
| 2006 | 6,541 | -27.9% |
| 2007 | 15,565 | +138.0% |
| 2008 | 8,764 | -43.7% |
| 2009 | 11,759 | +34.2% |
| 2010 | 35,982 | +206.0% |
| 2011 | 34,848 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 21,815 | -37.4% |
| 2013 | 21,317 | -2.3% |
| 2014 | 50,534 | +137.1% |
| 2015 | 28,036 | -44.5% |
| 2016 | 24,251 | -13.5% |
| 2017 | 54,005 | +122.7% |
| 2018 | 46,440 | -14.0% |
| 2019 | 93,878 | +102.1% |
| 2020 | 74,041 | -21.1% |
| 2021 | 43,463 | -41.3% |
| 2022 | 65,063 | +49.7% |
| 2023 | 101,402 | +55.9% |
| 2024 | 167,146 | +64.8% |
Eritrea compared with similar countries
- Eritrea's 167,146 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.02 million, 8% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Eritrea's 167,146 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.86 million, 9% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
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 |
Countries ranked near Eritrea
More health data for Eritrea
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.62 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.2 % change on previous year (2090)
- 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)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0652 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.73 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2011)
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).