Number of malaria positive cases by microscopy in Rwanda

Rwanda: Number of malaria positive cases by microscopy was 285,112 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
285,112
Change on year
up 125.6%
World rank
20th
of 99 countries
All-time high
2.93 million
in 2017
All-time low
126,393
in 2023
Years of data
10
2015–2024

Number of malaria positive cases by microscopy in Rwanda, 2015–2024

01.0M2.0M3.0M2015201920242015: 2.4M2016: 2.9M2017: 2.9M2018: 1.7M2019: 1.1M2020: 493.5k2021: 259.2k2022: 205.2k2023: 126.4k2024: 285.1k

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of malaria positive cases by microscopy in Rwanda is 285,112, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 125.6% on the previous year and down 87.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of malaria positive cases by microscopy in Rwanda peaked at 2.93 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 126,393, in 2023.

That places Rwanda 20th out of 99 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2.20 million 1.14 million 2.93 million 5
2020s 273,860 126,393 493,480 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of malaria positive cases by microscopy in Rwanda?
Number of malaria positive cases by microscopy in Rwanda was 285,112 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest number of malaria positive cases by microscopy recorded in Rwanda?
The highest recorded value was 2.93 million in 2017.
What is the lowest number of malaria positive cases by microscopy recorded in Rwanda?
The lowest recorded value was 126,393 in 2023.
How does Rwanda rank for number of malaria positive cases by microscopy?
Rwanda ranks 20th out of 99 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of malaria positive cases by microscopy rising or falling in Rwanda?
Over the last ten years it is down 87.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Rwanda data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of malaria positive cases by microscopy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Number of malaria positive cases by microscopy
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
107 places, 979 data points, 2015–2024
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