Africa is the region most affected by malaria in the world. Around 175 million cases of the disease were reported in the continent in 2021. That same year, approximately 91.1 thousand deaths due to malaria were reported in Africa.
Number of confirmed malaria cases in Africa from 2010 to 2021
(in millions)
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WHO. (December 8, 2022). Number of confirmed malaria cases in Africa from 2010 to 2021 (in millions) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 23, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1239734/confirmed-malaria-cases-in-africa/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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