Malaria cases reported in Mozambique
Mozambique: Malaria cases reported was 11.61 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Mozambique, 2007–2024
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 Mozambique stood at 11.61 million.
The figure is down 12.2% on the previous year and up 56.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Mozambique peaked at 13.23 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 93,874, in 2009.
Mozambique ranks 3rd of 107 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 118,599 | 93,874 | 141,663 | 3 |
| 2010s | 6.57 million | 1.52 million | 11.73 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.73 million | 10.10 million | 13.23 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 1 Democratic Republic of Congo 29.44 million compare
- 2 Nigeria 21.37 million compare
- 4 Uganda 11.18 million compare
- 5 Angola 10.64 million compare
- 6 Burkina Faso 9.85 million compare
More health data for Mozambique
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 869.7 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 18,288 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 64 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 64 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 298,508 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 306,876 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 308,295 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 315,683 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 317,076 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 323,329 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Mozambique?
- Malaria cases reported in Mozambique was 11.61 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 13.23 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 93,874 in 2009.
- How does Mozambique rank for malaria cases reported?
- Mozambique ranks 3rd out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 56.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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).