Sierra Leone—Malaria Incidence (per 1K at risk)
Category: HealthSource: World Bank World Development Indicators ↗Global Rank: #12 of 108Updated May 2026
Latest Value
282.7
2024
YoY Change
-0.5%
2023 → 2024
Global Rank
#12
of 108 countries
Maximum
445
2009
Minimum
282.7
2024
CAGR
-1.7%
25 years
Last
282.7
Previous
284.1
Highest
445
Lowest
282.7
Unit
Per 1,000 at risk
Source
World Bank World Development Indicators
Sierra Leone's malaria incidence (per 1k at risk) was 282.7 in 2024, ranking #12 out of 108 countries. This represents a -0.5% change from 2023. Over the past 25 years, the highest recorded value was 445 (2009) and the lowest was 282.7 (2024). Data sourced from the World Bank World Development Indicators.
Source: World Bank World Development Indicators
Historical Data
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 282.7 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 284.1 | -4.7% |
| 2022 | 298.2 | -2.5% |
| 2021 | 305.8 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 313.1 | -2.7% |
| 2019 | 321.9 | -5.5% |
| 2018 | 340.6 | -2.8% |
| 2017 | 350.5 | -3.6% |
| 2016 | 363.6 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 367.8 | -3.3% |
| 2014 | 380.3 | -4.0% |
| 2013 | 396.1 | -4.2% |
| 2012 | 413.4 | -3.4% |
| 2011 | 427.8 | -2.5% |
| 2010 | 438.9 | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 445 | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 427.1 | +5.4% |
| 2007 | 405.1 | +1.9% |
| 2006 | 397.6 | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 401.2 | -1.0% |
| 2004 | 405.4 | -2.1% |
| 2003 | 414.3 | -2.7% |
| 2002 | 425.6 | +0.1% |
| 2001 | 425.1 | +0.1% |
| 2000 | 424.6 |
Top Countries — Malaria Incidence (per 1K at risk)
| # | Country | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benin | 354.3 | 2024 |
| 2 | Burkina Faso | 353.5 | 2024 |
| 3 | Mali | 346.2 | 2024 |
| 4 | Central African Republic | 343.8 | 2024 |
| 5 | Congo, Dem. Rep. | 321.9 | 2024 |
| 6 | Burundi | 314.9 | 2024 |
| 7 | Niger | 305.1 | 2024 |
| 8 | Mozambique | 295.1 | 2024 |
| 9 | Malawi | 294.5 | 2024 |
| 10 | Nigeria | 294.3 | 2024 |
About This Indicator
Definition
Malaria Incidence — WHO Global Health Observatory.
Unit
Per 1,000 at risk