Malaria cases reported in Sudan
Sudan: Malaria cases reported was 556,471 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Sudan, 2000–2024
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 Sudan stood at 556,471.
The figure is up 57.0% on the previous year and down 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Sudan peaked at 1.75 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 203,491, in 2001.
Sudan ranks 31st 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.
Malaria cases reported in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 368,557 | — |
| 2001 | 203,491 | -44.8% |
| 2002 | 280,550 | +37.9% |
| 2003 | 1.09 million | +287.1% |
| 2004 | 537,899 | -50.5% |
| 2005 | 628,417 | +16.8% |
| 2006 | 721,233 | +14.8% |
| 2007 | 686,908 | -4.8% |
| 2008 | 569,296 | -17.1% |
| 2009 | 711,462 | +25.0% |
| 2010 | 720,557 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | 506,806 | -29.7% |
| 2012 | 526,931 | +4.0% |
| 2013 | 592,383 | +12.4% |
| 2014 | 1.07 million | +80.4% |
| 2015 | 586,827 | -45.1% |
| 2016 | 566,015 | -3.5% |
| 2017 | 720,879 | +27.4% |
| 2018 | 1.65 million | +128.7% |
| 2019 | 1.75 million | +6.3% |
| 2020 | 1.70 million | -3.1% |
| 2021 | 1.65 million | -3.0% |
| 2022 | 1.36 million | -17.7% |
| 2023 | 354,412 | -73.9% |
| 2024 | 556,471 | +57.0% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 556,471 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.02 million, 28% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 556,471 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.86 million, 30% of the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Malaria cases reported in Sudan changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +287.1% | 280,550 | 1.09 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 579,376 | 203,491 | 1.09 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 868,960 | 506,806 | 1.75 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.12 million | 354,412 | 1.70 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
More health data for Sudan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.63 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6701 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 841.3 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 14,804 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 22 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.27 % 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 0.0737 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.15 % 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 Sudan?
- Malaria cases reported in Sudan was 556,471 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.75 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 203,491 in 2001.
- How does Sudan rank for malaria cases reported?
- Sudan ranks 31st out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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).