Table 4.
Prevalence of malaria (by microscopy) in children under five years from recent Demographic Health Surveys in sub-Saharan African countries
| Country | Survey dates | Rainy season* | Malaria prevalence (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benin | 12/2011 to 03/2012 | April-July & October-November | 28.4 |
| Ivory Coast | 12/2011 to 05/2012 | April-July & October-November | 18.0 |
| Gambia | 02/2013 to 04/2013 | June-Octoberber | 0.8 |
| Ghana | 09/2011 to 12/2011 | April-July & September-October | 27.5 |
| Guinea | 06/2012 to 10/2012 | May-October | 43.9 |
| Liberia | 09/2011 to 12/2011 | May-October | 27.8 |
| Mali | 11/2012 to 02/2013 | June-October | 51.6 |
| Nigeria | 10/2010 to 12/2010 | April-October | 42.0 |
| Senegal | 10/2010 to 04/2011 | June-October | 2.9 |
| Tanzania | 12/2011 to 05/2012 | January-April & November-December | 4.1 |
| Uganda | 11/2009 to 01/2010 | March-May & September-November | 44.7 |
| Burkina Faso | 05/2010 to 01/2011 | July-October | 66.0 |
*Because of sometime important within country variations in the timing and duration of the rainy season, this climatic indicator is reported for the capital region of each country.