Malaria - Annual Epidemiological Report for 2022

Among 5 375 cases with known importation status, 99.8% were travel-related. Thirteen confirmed cases were reported as acquired in the EU (seven in France, three in Germany, two in Spain, and one in Ireland). 

A marked seasonal trend was observed across all countries, with cases increasing during and immediately after the summer holiday months (July–September) most likely reflecting travel patterns to malaria-endemic countries.

As in previous years, the overall rate of confirmed malaria cases was higher among men than women (1.1 and 0.4 cases per 100 000 population, respectively; male-to-female ratio: 2:1).