Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases in South Sudan
South Sudan: Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases was 3.55 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases in South Sudan, 2015–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in South Sudan stood at 3.55 million. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
The figure is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 14,455.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in South Sudan peaked at 3.55 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 3,242, in 2018.
That places South Sudan 17th out of 100 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 24,371 | — |
| 2016 | 7,619 | -68.7% |
| 2017 | 1.49 million | +19430.1% |
| 2018 | 3,242 | -99.8% |
| 2019 | 1.90 million | +58582.9% |
| 2020 | 145,954 | -92.3% |
| 2021 | 1.94 million | +1231.6% |
| 2022 | 2.38 million | +22.6% |
| 2023 | 3.43 million | +43.9% |
| 2024 | 3.55 million | +3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 685,146 | 3,242 | 1.90 million | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.29 million | 145,954 | 3.55 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in South Sudan?
- Number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in South Sudan was 3.55 million in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.55 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,242 in 2018.
- How does South Sudan rank for number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases?
- South Sudan ranks 17th out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 14,455.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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