Malaria cases reported in Uganda
Uganda: Malaria cases reported was 11.18 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Uganda, 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 Uganda stood at 11.18 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.4% on the previous year and up 207.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Uganda peaked at 16.91 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 316,241, in 2011.
That places Uganda 4th out of 107 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Malaria cases reported in Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 557,159 | — |
| 2003 | 801,784 | +43.9% |
| 2004 | 879,032 | +9.6% |
| 2005 | 1.10 million | +25.6% |
| 2006 | 867,398 | -21.5% |
| 2007 | 1.05 million | +20.5% |
| 2008 | 979,298 | -6.3% |
| 2009 | 1.30 million | +32.9% |
| 2010 | 1.67 million | +28.1% |
| 2011 | 316,241 | -81.0% |
| 2012 | 2.66 million | +741.8% |
| 2013 | 1.50 million | -43.6% |
| 2014 | 3.63 million | +141.7% |
| 2015 | 7.14 million | +96.5% |
| 2016 | 9.39 million | +31.5% |
| 2017 | 11.27 million | +20.1% |
| 2018 | 5.39 million | -52.2% |
| 2019 | 12.30 million | +128.4% |
| 2020 | 14.42 million | +17.2% |
| 2021 | 12.56 million | -12.9% |
| 2022 | 16.91 million | +34.7% |
| 2023 | 13.70 million | -19.0% |
| 2024 | 11.18 million | -18.4% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 11.18 million is above the median for low income countries, which is 2.02 million, 5.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 11.18 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.86 million, 6.0× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Malaria cases reported in Uganda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +741.8% | 316,241 | 2.66 million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 941,963 | 557,159 | 1.30 million | 8 |
| 2010s | 5.53 million | 316,241 | 12.30 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.76 million | 11.18 million | 16.91 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 1 Democratic Republic of Congo 29.44 million compare
- 2 Nigeria 21.37 million compare
- 3 Mozambique 11.61 million compare
- 5 Angola 10.64 million compare
- 6 Burkina Faso 9.85 million compare
- 7 Malawi 9.43 million compare
More health data for Uganda
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.34 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 853.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 6,666 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 111 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.28 % 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 0.0787 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.34 % 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 Uganda?
- Malaria cases reported in Uganda was 11.18 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 16.91 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 316,241 in 2011.
- How does Uganda rank for malaria cases reported?
- Uganda ranks 4th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 207.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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).