Malaria cases reported in Sao Tome and Principe

Sao Tome and Principe: Malaria cases reported was 7,087 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
7,087
Change on year
up 201.8%
World rank
61st
of 107 countries
All-time high
50,586
in 2002
All-time low
1,754
in 2014
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Malaria cases reported in Sao Tome and Principe, 2000–2024

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k50.0k2000201220242000: 32.0k2001: 42.1k2002: 50.6k2003: 42.7k2004: 46.5k2005: 18.1k2006: 5.1k2007: 2.4k2008: 6.3k2009: 6.2k2010: 3.1k2011: 8.4k2012: 12.6k2013: 9.2k2014: 1.8k2015: 2.1k2016: 2.2k2017: 2.2k2018: 2.9k2019: 2.4k2020: 1.9k2021: 2.7k2022: 4.0k2023: 2.3k2024: 7.1k

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 Sao Tome and Principe is 7,087, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 201.8% on the previous year and up 304.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 50,586 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 1,754, in 2014.

That places Sao Tome and Principe 61st out of 107 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 25,194 2,421 50,586 10
2010s 4,705 1,754 12,550 10
2020s 3,611 1,933 7,087 5

Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe

  1. 58 Namibia 10,540 compare
  2. 59 Philippines 8,848 compare
  3. 60 Thailand 7,878 compare
  4. 62 North Korea 5,233 compare
  5. 63 Nicaragua 5,016 compare
  6. 64 Guatemala 2,925 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is malaria cases reported in Sao Tome and Principe?
Malaria cases reported in Sao Tome and Principe was 7,087 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
The highest recorded value was 50,586 in 2002.
What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
The lowest recorded value was 1,754 in 2014.
How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for malaria cases reported?
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 61st out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
Over the last ten years it is up 304.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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
Last refreshed

Reported cases of malaria are the number of confirmed cases of malaria (confirmed by slide examination or RDT).