Number reported cases of cholera in Sudan
Sudan: Number reported cases of cholera was 53,001 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number reported cases of cholera in Sudan, 1979–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, number reported cases of cholera in Sudan stood at 53,001. That is the highest value across all 13 years on record.
That represents a change of up 495.9% on the previous year and up 287.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number reported cases of cholera in Sudan peaked at 53,001 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1999.
That places Sudan 3rd out of 119 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number reported cases of cholera in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 845 | — |
| 1980 | 17 | -98.0% |
| 1985 | 4,457 | +26117.6% |
| 1999 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 30,662 | — |
| 2007 | 13,731 | -55.2% |
| 2008 | 17,241 | +25.6% |
| 2009 | 13,681 | -20.6% |
| 2019 | 346 | -97.5% |
| 2020 | 7 | -98.0% |
| 2021 | 9 | +28.6% |
| 2023 | 8,895 | +98733.3% |
| 2024 | 53,001 | +495.9% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 53,001 is above the median for low income countries, which is 377, 140.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 53,001 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 207, 256.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 845 | 845 | 845 | 1 |
| 1980s | 2,237 | 17 | 4,457 | 2 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000s | 18,829 | 13,681 | 30,662 | 4 |
| 2010s | 346 | 346 | 346 | 1 |
| 2020s | 15,478 | 7 | 53,001 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 1 Yemen 260,274 compare
- 2 Afghanistan 222,249 compare
- 4 Democratic Republic of Congo 31,857 compare
- 5 Ethiopia 27,152 compare
- 6 Nigeria 24,841 compare
More health data for Sudan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.63 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6701 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 14,804 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 22 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0737 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.076 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number reported cases of cholera in Sudan?
- Number reported cases of cholera in Sudan was 53,001 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number reported cases of cholera recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 53,001 in 2024.
- What is the lowest number reported cases of cholera recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1999.
- How does Sudan rank for number reported cases of cholera?
- Sudan ranks 3rd out of 119 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number reported cases of cholera rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 287.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number reported cases of cholera. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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