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.
Malaria cases reported in Somalia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 15,732 | — |
| 2003 | 7,571 | -51.9% |
| 2004 | 11,436 | +51.1% |
| 2005 | 12,516 | +9.4% |
| 2006 | 16,430 | +31.3% |
| 2007 | 16,675 | +1.5% |
| 2008 | 36,905 | +121.3% |
| 2009 | 25,202 | -31.7% |
| 2010 | 24,833 | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 3,351 | -86.5% |
| 2012 | 6,817 | +103.4% |
| 2013 | 7,407 | +8.7% |
| 2014 | 11,246 | +51.8% |
| 2015 | 20,953 | +86.3% |
| 2016 | 35,628 | +70.0% |
| 2017 | 35,138 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 31,021 | -11.7% |
| 2019 | 39,687 | +27.9% |
| 2020 | 27,333 | -31.1% |
| 2021 | 12,967 | -52.6% |
| 2022 | 11,550 | -10.9% |
| 2023 | 13,598 | +17.7% |
| 2024 | 32,983 | +142.6% |
Somalia compared with similar countries
- Somalia's 32,983 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.02 million, 2% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Somalia's 32,983 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.86 million, 2% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
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
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.41 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8681 % change on previous year (2090)
- 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)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 182 (2013)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 2.39 % 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 0.0897 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.38 % 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 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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Reported cases of malaria are the number of confirmed cases of malaria (confirmed by slide examination or RDT).