Malaria cases reported in Uganda
Uganda: Malaria cases reported was 11.18 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Uganda, 2002–2024
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 Uganda stood at 11.18 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 18.4% on the previous year and up 207.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Uganda peaked at 16.91 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 316,241, in 2011.
That places Uganda 4th out of 107 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 941,963 | 557,159 | 1.30 million | 8 |
| 2010s | 5.53 million | 316,241 | 12.30 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 13.76 million | 11.18 million | 16.91 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
- 1 Democratic Republic of Congo 29.44 million compare
- 2 Nigeria 21.37 million compare
- 3 Mozambique 11.61 million compare
- 5 Angola 10.64 million compare
- 6 Burkina Faso 9.85 million compare
- 7 Malawi 9.43 million compare
More health data for Uganda
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 650,869 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 624,736 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 643,598 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 639,166 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 656,357 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 660,462 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, female, interpolated 669,469 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 677,641 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 627,959 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 667,122 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Uganda?
- Malaria cases reported in Uganda was 11.18 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 16.91 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 316,241 in 2011.
- How does Uganda rank for malaria cases reported?
- Uganda ranks 4th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 207.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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).