Malaria cases reported in Rwanda
Rwanda: Malaria cases reported was 807,017 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Rwanda, 2001–2024
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
The most recent figure for malaria cases reported in Rwanda is 807,017, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 46.9% on the previous year and down 50.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Rwanda peaked at 5.94 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 273,293, in 2011.
That places Rwanda 28th out of 107 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Malaria cases reported in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 423,493 | — |
| 2002 | 506,028 | +19.5% |
| 2003 | 553,150 | +9.3% |
| 2004 | 589,315 | +6.5% |
| 2005 | 683,769 | +16.0% |
| 2006 | 573,686 | -16.1% |
| 2007 | 382,686 | -33.3% |
| 2008 | 316,242 | -17.4% |
| 2009 | 698,745 | +121.0% |
| 2010 | 669,322 | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 273,293 | -59.2% |
| 2012 | 483,470 | +76.9% |
| 2013 | 962,618 | +99.1% |
| 2014 | 1.62 million | +68.6% |
| 2015 | 2.51 million | +54.4% |
| 2016 | 3.38 million | +34.9% |
| 2017 | 5.94 million | +75.7% |
| 2018 | 4.23 million | -28.8% |
| 2019 | 3.61 million | -14.6% |
| 2020 | 2.04 million | -43.4% |
| 2021 | 1.16 million | -43.1% |
| 2022 | 857,228 | -26.3% |
| 2023 | 549,326 | -35.9% |
| 2024 | 807,017 | +46.9% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's 807,017 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.02 million, 40% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's 807,017 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.86 million, 43% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 525,235 | 316,242 | 698,745 | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.37 million | 273,293 | 5.94 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.08 million | 549,326 | 2.04 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Rwanda
More health data for Rwanda
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.891 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 860.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,738 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.9441 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.065 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.9697 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Rwanda?
- Malaria cases reported in Rwanda was 807,017 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 Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 5.94 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 273,293 in 2011.
- How does Rwanda rank for malaria cases reported?
- Rwanda ranks 28th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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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Reported cases of malaria are the number of confirmed cases of malaria (confirmed by slide examination or RDT).