Malaria cases reported in Gambia
Gambia: Malaria cases reported was 104,979 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Gambia, 2008–2024
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
The most recent figure for malaria cases reported in Gambia is 104,979, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.6% on the previous year and down 37.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Gambia peaked at 313,469 in 2012 and was at its lowest, 39,164, in 2008.
Gambia ranks 42nd 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 Gambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 39,164 | — |
| 2009 | 50,378 | +28.6% |
| 2010 | 116,353 | +131.0% |
| 2011 | 268,020 | +130.4% |
| 2012 | 313,469 | +17.0% |
| 2013 | 242,513 | -22.6% |
| 2014 | 168,256 | -30.6% |
| 2015 | 245,435 | +45.9% |
| 2016 | 159,997 | -34.8% |
| 2017 | 72,412 | -54.7% |
| 2018 | 86,242 | +19.1% |
| 2019 | 51,128 | -40.7% |
| 2020 | 74,977 | +46.6% |
| 2021 | 72,504 | -3.3% |
| 2022 | 117,901 | +62.6% |
| 2023 | 116,152 | -1.5% |
| 2024 | 104,979 | -9.6% |
Gambia compared with similar countries
- Gambia's 104,979 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.02 million, 5% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Gambia's 104,979 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.86 million, 6% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 44,771 | 39,164 | 50,378 | 2 |
| 2010s | 172,382 | 51,128 | 313,469 | 10 |
| 2020s | 97,303 | 72,504 | 117,901 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gambia
- 39 Brazil 138,620 compare
- 40 Colombia 127,163 compare
- 41 Solomon Islands 105,373 compare
- 43 Guinea-Bissau 95,721 compare
- 44 Venezuela 86,361 compare
- 45 Mauritania 77,369 compare
More health data for Gambia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,044 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 700 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.9696 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0686 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.9636 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Gambia?
- Malaria cases reported in Gambia was 104,979 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 Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 313,469 in 2012.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 39,164 in 2008.
- How does Gambia rank for malaria cases reported?
- Gambia ranks 42nd out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 37.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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).