Malaria cases reported in Somalia
Somalia: Malaria cases reported was 32,983 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Somalia, 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
In 2024, malaria cases reported in Somalia stood at 32,983.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 142.6% on the previous year and up 193.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Somalia peaked at 39,687 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3,351, in 2011.
That places Somalia 53rd 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 17,808 | 7,571 | 36,905 | 8 |
| 2010s | 21,608 | 3,351 | 39,687 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,686 | 11,550 | 32,983 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
More health data for Somalia
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 987.7 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 32,421 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 1,320 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 1,320 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 161,442 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 160,345 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 166,877 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 165,473 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 172,667 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 170,886 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Somalia?
- Malaria cases reported in Somalia was 32,983 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 Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 39,687 in 2019.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,351 in 2011.
- How does Somalia rank for malaria cases reported?
- Somalia ranks 53rd out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 193.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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).