Malaria cases reported in Sudan
Sudan: Malaria cases reported was 556,471 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Sudan, 2000–2024
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
In 2024, malaria cases reported in Sudan stood at 556,471.
The figure is up 57.0% on the previous year and down 47.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Sudan peaked at 1.75 million in 2019 and was at its lowest, 203,491, in 2001.
Sudan ranks 31st of 107 countries on this measure, 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 579,376 | 203,491 | 1.09 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 868,960 | 506,806 | 1.75 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.12 million | 354,412 | 1.70 million | 5 |
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More health data for Sudan
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 548,223 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, male, interpolated 557,882 (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male 3.5% (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male 888,556 (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female 3.3% (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 562,157 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 577,291 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 588,428 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, female, interpolated 534,398 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 572,651 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Sudan?
- Malaria cases reported in Sudan was 556,471 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.75 million in 2019.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 203,491 in 2001.
- How does Sudan rank for malaria cases reported?
- Sudan ranks 31st out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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
Reported cases of malaria are the number of confirmed cases of malaria (confirmed by slide examination or RDT).