Malaria cases reported in Kenya
Kenya: Malaria cases reported was 5.19 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Kenya, 2002–2024
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
Kenya recorded 5.19 million for malaria cases reported in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 7.7% on the previous year and up 81.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Kenya peaked at 5.62 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 20,049, in 2002.
That places Kenya 12th out of 107 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 231,916 | 20,049 | 839,903 | 4 |
| 2010s | 2.34 million | 898,531 | 5.02 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.68 million | 3.44 million | 5.62 million | 5 |
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More health data for Kenya
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,119 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 16,059 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 3 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 3 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 504,714 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 527,528 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 526,588 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 546,326 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 548,338 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 564,731 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Kenya?
- Malaria cases reported in Kenya was 5.19 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 5.62 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,049 in 2002.
- How does Kenya rank for malaria cases reported?
- Kenya ranks 12th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 81.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya 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).