Malaria cases reported in Tanzania
Tanzania: Malaria cases reported was 3.10 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Tanzania, 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
The most recent figure for malaria cases reported in Tanzania is 3.10 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.6% on the previous year and up 356.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Tanzania peaked at 6.14 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 3,248, in 2009.
Tanzania ranks 18th of 107 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 | 1.12 million | 3,248 | 2.77 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.45 million | 680,407 | 6.14 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.86 million | 3.00 million | 6.00 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Tanzania
- 15 Madagascar 3.73 million compare
- 16 Mali 3.65 million compare
- 17 South Sudan 3.55 million compare
- 19 Guinea 2.64 million compare
- 20 Chad 2.52 million compare
- 21 Central African Republic 2.02 million compare
More health data for Tanzania
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 658.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 32,514 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 593,624 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 593,004 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 612,788 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 612,341 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 632,568 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 632,033 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Tanzania?
- Malaria cases reported in Tanzania was 3.10 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 Tanzania?
- The highest recorded value was 6.14 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Tanzania?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,248 in 2009.
- How does Tanzania rank for malaria cases reported?
- Tanzania ranks 18th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Tanzania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 356.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Tanzania 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).