Malaria cases reported in Ghana
Ghana: Malaria cases reported was 4.44 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Ghana, 2004–2024
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 Ghana stood at 4.44 million.
That represents a change of down 8.9% on the previous year and up 30.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Ghana peaked at 5.61 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 472,255, in 2006.
Ghana ranks 13th of 107 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 713,020 | 472,255 | 1.10 million | 6 |
| 2010s | 3.53 million | 1.04 million | 5.61 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.65 million | 4.44 million | 4.88 million | 5 |
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More health data for Ghana
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 986.1 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 8,361 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 20 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 20 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 294,010 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 291,497 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 304,855 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 301,852 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 312,958 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 309,507 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Ghana?
- Malaria cases reported in Ghana was 4.44 million 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 Ghana?
- The highest recorded value was 5.61 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Ghana?
- The lowest recorded value was 472,255 in 2006.
- How does Ghana rank for malaria cases reported?
- Ghana ranks 13th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Ghana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 30.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ghana 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).