Malaria cases reported in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Malaria cases reported was 224,863 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
224,863
Change on year
up 29.1%
World rank
35th
of 107 countries
All-time high
414,611
in 2002
All-time low
52,965
in 2013
Years of data
23
2002–2024

Malaria cases reported in Afghanistan, 2002–2024

100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k2002201320242002: 414.6k2003: 360.9k2004: 242.0k2005: 116.4k2006: 86.1k2007: 92.2k2008: 81.6k2009: 65.0k2010: 69.8k2011: 77.5k2012: 54.8k2013: 53.0k2014: 106.5k2015: 119.9k2016: 241.2k2017: 311.6k2018: 243.3k2019: 169.6k2020: 101.2k2021: 82.7k2022: 121.8k2023: 174.2k2024: 224.9k

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 Afghanistan stood at 224,863.

The figure is up 29.1% on the previous year and up 111.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Afghanistan peaked at 414,611 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 52,965, in 2013.

That places Afghanistan 35th out of 107 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 182,365 65,000 414,611 8
2010s 144,728 52,965 311,598 10
2020s 140,942 82,748 224,863 5

Countries ranked near Afghanistan

  1. 32 Indonesia 543,625 compare
  2. 33 Senegal 415,635 compare
  3. 34 India 246,696 compare
  4. 36 Myanmar 189,309 compare
  5. 37 Yemen 186,568 compare
  6. 38 Eritrea 167,146 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is malaria cases reported in Afghanistan?
Malaria cases reported in Afghanistan was 224,863 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 Afghanistan?
The highest recorded value was 414,611 in 2002.
What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Afghanistan?
The lowest recorded value was 52,965 in 2013.
How does Afghanistan rank for malaria cases reported?
Afghanistan ranks 35th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Afghanistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 111.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Afghanistan 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

Indicator
Malaria cases reported
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
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
107 places, 2,450 data points, 2000–2024
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Reported cases of malaria are the number of confirmed cases of malaria (confirmed by slide examination or RDT).