Number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test in South Sudan
South Sudan: Number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test was 4.60 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test in South Sudan, 2015–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test in South Sudan stood at 4.60 million. That is the highest value across all 10 years on record.
That represents a change of up 44.5% on the previous year and up 17,252.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test in South Sudan peaked at 4.60 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 10,751, in 2016.
South Sudan ranks 20th of 84 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 26,507 | — |
| 2016 | 10,751 | -59.4% |
| 2017 | 2.02 million | +18730.8% |
| 2018 | 1.81 million | -10.8% |
| 2019 | 3.09 million | +71.3% |
| 2020 | 280,150 | -90.9% |
| 2021 | 2.61 million | +830.2% |
| 2022 | 3.27 million | +25.5% |
| 2023 | 3.18 million | -2.6% |
| 2024 | 4.60 million | +44.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.39 million | 10,751 | 3.09 million | 5 |
| 2020s | 2.79 million | 280,150 | 4.60 million | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test in South Sudan?
- Number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test in South Sudan was 4.60 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 South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.60 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 10,751 in 2016.
- How does South Sudan rank for number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test?
- South Sudan ranks 20th out of 84 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of malaria suspects examined by rapid diagnostic test rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17,252.6%. 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 rapid diagnostic test (RDT). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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