Malaria cases reported in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Malaria cases reported was 5,016 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Nicaragua, 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
In 2024, malaria cases reported in Nicaragua stood at 5,016.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 25.3% on the previous year and up 339.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Nicaragua peaked at 25,505 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 610, in 2009.
That places Nicaragua 63rd 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 | 6,815 | 610 | 23,878 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,377 | 692 | 15,917 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,321 | 5,016 | 25,505 | 5 |
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More health data for Nicaragua
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 65,212 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, male, interpolated 66,568 (2025)
- Age population, age 06, female, interpolated 64,973 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 64,774 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 67,060 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 65,623 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 65,851 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 67,772 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, female, interpolated 64,247 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 67,513 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Nicaragua?
- Malaria cases reported in Nicaragua was 5,016 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 Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 25,505 in 2020.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 610 in 2009.
- How does Nicaragua rank for malaria cases reported?
- Nicaragua ranks 63rd out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 339.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua 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).