Number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy in South Sudan
South Sudan: Number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy was 455,863 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy in South Sudan, 2015–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy in South Sudan stood at 455,863.
That represents a change of up 8.6% on the previous year and up 1,906.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy in South Sudan peaked at 3.59 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1,204, in 2018.
South Sudan ranks 37th of 98 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.
Number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 22,721 | — |
| 2016 | 6,954 | -69.4% |
| 2017 | 800,067 | +11405.1% |
| 2018 | 1,204 | -99.8% |
| 2019 | 4,689 | +289.5% |
| 2020 | 33,656 | +617.8% |
| 2021 | 300,439 | +792.7% |
| 2022 | 3.59 million | +1096.2% |
| 2023 | 419,801 | -88.3% |
| 2024 | 455,863 | +8.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 167,127 | 1,204 | 800,067 | 5 |
| 2020s | 960,708 | 33,656 | 3.59 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy in South Sudan?
- Number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy in South Sudan was 455,863 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 3.59 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,204 in 2018.
- How does South Sudan rank for number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy?
- South Sudan ranks 37th out of 98 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of malaria suspects examined by microscopy rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,906.3%. 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 malaria suspects examined by microscopy. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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