Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Rwanda
Rwanda: Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk was 77.14 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Rwanda, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded 77.14 for malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in 2024.
The figure is up 43.8% on the previous year and down 61.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Rwanda peaked at 711.44 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 36.94, in 2011.
Rwanda ranks 31st of 97 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 incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 180.43 | — |
| 2001 | 171.34 | -5.0% |
| 2002 | 156.99 | -8.4% |
| 2003 | 139.22 | -11.3% |
| 2004 | 122.34 | -12.1% |
| 2005 | 152.06 | +24.3% |
| 2006 | 150.06 | -1.3% |
| 2007 | 88.02 | -41.3% |
| 2008 | 69.73 | -20.8% |
| 2009 | 153.74 | +120.5% |
| 2010 | 104.65 | -31.9% |
| 2011 | 36.94 | -64.7% |
| 2012 | 59.69 | +61.6% |
| 2013 | 109.49 | +83.4% |
| 2014 | 202.3 | +84.8% |
| 2015 | 308.04 | +52.3% |
| 2016 | 410.08 | +33.1% |
| 2017 | 711.44 | +73.5% |
| 2018 | 477.57 | -32.9% |
| 2019 | 385.35 | -19.3% |
| 2020 | 213.12 | -44.7% |
| 2021 | 118.73 | -44.3% |
| 2022 | 85.57 | -27.9% |
| 2023 | 53.64 | -37.3% |
| 2024 | 77.14 | +43.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 138.39 | 69.73 | 180.43 | 10 |
| 2010s | 280.55 | 36.94 | 711.44 | 10 |
| 2020s | 109.64 | 53.64 | 213.12 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Rwanda?
- Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk in Rwanda was 77.14 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 711.44 in 2017.
- What is the lowest malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 36.94 in 2011.
- How does Rwanda rank for malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk?
- Rwanda ranks 31st out of 97 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk (per 1,000 population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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