Number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test in Rwanda
Rwanda: Number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test was 1.59 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test in Rwanda, 2015–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test in Rwanda is 1.59 million, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 9.8% on the previous year and up 462.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test in Rwanda peaked at 4.55 million in 2017 and was at its lowest, 281,847, in 2015.
Rwanda ranks 31st of 84 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 rapid diagnostic test in Rwanda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 281,847 | — |
| 2016 | 898,913 | +218.9% |
| 2017 | 4.55 million | +406.0% |
| 2018 | 4.16 million | -8.4% |
| 2019 | 4.25 million | +2.1% |
| 2020 | 3.70 million | -13.0% |
| 2021 | 2.40 million | -35.1% |
| 2022 | 2.09 million | -12.8% |
| 2023 | 1.76 million | -16.1% |
| 2024 | 1.59 million | -9.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.83 million | 281,847 | 4.55 million | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.31 million | 1.59 million | 3.70 million | 5 |
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More health data for Rwanda
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.891 % change on previous year (2090)
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,738 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 50-54, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per capita 0.013 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, annual growth rate 3.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per capita 0.0131 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test in Rwanda?
- Number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test in Rwanda was 1.59 million in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 4.55 million in 2017.
- What is the lowest number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was 281,847 in 2015.
- How does Rwanda rank for number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test?
- Rwanda ranks 31st out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 462.5%. 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 suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test (RDT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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