Malaria cases reported in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Malaria cases reported was 2.02 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.02 million
Change on year
up 26.6%
World rank
21st
of 107 countries
All-time high
2.18 million
in 2019
All-time low
33,411
in 2000
Years of data
19
2000–2024

Malaria cases reported in Central African Republic, 2000–2024

0500.0k1.0M1.5M2.0M2000201220242000: 33.4k2001: 39.2k2002: 43.1k2003: 37.9k2004: 46.9k2005: 46.0k2012: 87.6k2013: 163.7k2014: 295.1k2015: 598.8k2016: 1.0M2017: 383.3k2018: 824.7k2019: 2.2M2020: 1.5M2021: 1.7M2022: 2.0M2023: 1.6M2024: 2.0M

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m.

Analysis

The most recent figure for malaria cases reported in Central African Republic is 2.02 million, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 26.6% on the previous year and up 585.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Central African Republic peaked at 2.18 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 33,411, in 2000.

That places Central African Republic 21st out of 107 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
2000s 41,068 33,411 46,869 6
2010s 695,878 87,566 2.18 million 8
2020s 1.77 million 1.50 million 2.02 million 5

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 18 Tanzania 3.10 million compare
  2. 19 Guinea 2.64 million compare
  3. 20 Chad 2.52 million compare
  4. 22 Togo 1.87 million compare
  5. 23 Cameroon 1.86 million compare
  6. 24 Sierra Leone 1.73 million compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is malaria cases reported in Central African Republic?
Malaria cases reported in Central African Republic was 2.02 million in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m.
What is the highest malaria cases reported recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 2.18 million in 2019.
What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 33,411 in 2000.
How does Central African Republic rank for malaria cases reported?
Central African Republic ranks 21st out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 585.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m, published as part of Malaria cases reported. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Malaria cases reported
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
107 places, 2,450 data points, 2000–2024
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Reported cases of malaria are the number of confirmed cases of malaria (confirmed by slide examination or RDT).