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.
Malaria cases reported in Ghana, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 475,441 | — |
| 2005 | 655,093 | +37.8% |
| 2006 | 472,255 | -27.9% |
| 2007 | 476,484 | +0.9% |
| 2008 | 1.09 million | +129.7% |
| 2009 | 1.10 million | +0.9% |
| 2010 | 1.07 million | -3.0% |
| 2011 | 1.04 million | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 3.76 million | +260.6% |
| 2013 | 1.64 million | -56.3% |
| 2014 | 3.42 million | +108.4% |
| 2015 | 4.32 million | +26.5% |
| 2016 | 4.54 million | +5.0% |
| 2017 | 5.61 million | +23.7% |
| 2018 | 4.93 million | -12.1% |
| 2019 | 5.01 million | +1.5% |
| 2020 | 4.57 million | -8.8% |
| 2021 | 4.88 million | +6.8% |
| 2022 | 4.48 million | -8.2% |
| 2023 | 4.88 million | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 4.44 million | -8.9% |
Ghana compared with similar countries
- Ghana's 4.44 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 55,236, 80.4× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Ghana's 4.44 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.86 million, 2.4× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Malaria cases reported in Ghana 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +260.6% | 1.04 million | 3.76 million |
| 2008 | +129.7% | 476,484 | 1.09 million |
| 2014 | +108.4% | 1.64 million | 3.42 million |
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 |
Countries ranked near Ghana
More health data for Ghana
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.37 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6224 % change on previous year (2090)
- 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)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.5623 % 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 0.06 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.5816 % 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 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).