Malaria cases reported in Iran
Iran: Malaria cases reported was 2,034 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Iran, 2000–2024
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
The most recent figure for malaria cases reported in Iran is 2,034, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 19.5% on the previous year and up 468.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Iran peaked at 23,562 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2018.
That places Iran 66th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15,524 | 4,345 | 23,562 | 10 |
| 2010s | 537.8 | 0 | 1,847 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,200 | 0 | 2,528 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More health data for Iran
- Age population, age 18, male, interpolated 654,438 (2025)
- Age population, age 19, female, interpolated 606,752 (2025)
- Age population, age 09, male, interpolated 800,455 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total 64.14 million (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male 69.5% (2025)
- Age population, age 17, male, interpolated 667,754 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 632,755 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male 32.64 million (2025)
- Age population, age 19, male, interpolated 638,155 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, female, interpolated 621,001 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Iran?
- Malaria cases reported in Iran was 2,034 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 23,562 in 2003.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2018.
- How does Iran rank for malaria cases reported?
- Iran ranks 66th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 468.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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
Reported cases of malaria are the number of confirmed cases of malaria (confirmed by slide examination or RDT).