Malaria cases reported in Mauritania
Mauritania: Malaria cases reported was 77,369 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Mauritania, 2006–2024
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 Mauritania stood at 77,369. That is the highest value across all 18 years on record.
The figure is up 146.2% on the previous year and up 388.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Mauritania peaked at 77,369 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 302, in 2008.
Mauritania ranks 45th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 767.67 | 302 | 1,061 | 3 |
| 2010s | 14,160 | 1,587 | 30,609 | 10 |
| 2020s | 36,356 | 12,425 | 77,369 | 5 |
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More health data for Mauritania
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 653 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,563 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 41,224 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 43,793 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 42,910 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 45,242 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 44,786 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 46,813 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Mauritania?
- Malaria cases reported in Mauritania was 77,369 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 Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 77,369 in 2024.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 302 in 2008.
- How does Mauritania rank for malaria cases reported?
- Mauritania ranks 45th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Mauritania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 388.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mauritania 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).