Malaria cases reported in Senegal

Senegal: Malaria cases reported was 415,635 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
415,635
Change on year
up 33.9%
World rank
33rd
of 107 countries
All-time high
536,850
in 2021
All-time low
7,535
in 2001
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Malaria cases reported in Senegal, 2000–2024

0200.0k400.0k600.0k2000201220242000: 45.0k2001: 7.5k2002: 8.9k2003: 13.7k2004: 11.6k2005: 14.1k2006: 21.9k2007: 23.2k2008: 217.1k2009: 174.9k2010: 330.3k2011: 274.1k2012: 294.4k2013: 366.7k2014: 265.6k2015: 492.3k2016: 349.5k2017: 395.7k2018: 530.7k2019: 354.7k2020: 445.3k2021: 536.9k2022: 446.0k2023: 310.4k2024: 415.6k

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 Senegal is 415,635, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 33.9% on the previous year and up 56.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Senegal peaked at 536,850 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 7,535, in 2001.

That places Senegal 33rd 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 53,795 7,535 217,096 10
2010s 365,396 265,624 530,652 10
2020s 430,835 310,385 536,850 5

Countries ranked near Senegal

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  2. 31 Sudan 556,471 compare
  3. 32 Indonesia 543,625 compare
  4. 34 India 246,696 compare
  5. 35 Afghanistan 224,863 compare
  6. 36 Myanmar 189,309 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is malaria cases reported in Senegal?
Malaria cases reported in Senegal was 415,635 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 Senegal?
The highest recorded value was 536,850 in 2021.
What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Senegal?
The lowest recorded value was 7,535 in 2001.
How does Senegal rank for malaria cases reported?
Senegal ranks 33rd out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Senegal?
Over the last ten years it is up 56.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Senegal 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).