Estimated malaria incidence in Ecuador
Ecuador: Estimated malaria incidence was 0.037 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.037
Change on year
down 37.6%
World rank
78th
of 108 countries
All-time high
14.88
in 2001
All-time low
0.0266
in 2014
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Estimated malaria incidence in Ecuador, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, estimated malaria incidence in Ecuador stood at 0.037.
That represents a change of down 37.6% on the previous year and up 38.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated malaria incidence in Ecuador peaked at 14.88 in 2001 and was at its lowest, 0.0266, in 2014.
Ecuador ranks 78th of 108 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Estimated malaria incidence in Ecuador, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 14.54 | — |
| 2001 | 14.88 | +2.4% |
| 2002 | 11.65 | -21.7% |
| 2003 | 6.87 | -41.0% |
| 2004 | 3.73 | -45.8% |
| 2005 | 2.17 | -41.7% |
| 2006 | 1.24 | -43.1% |
| 2007 | 1.01 | -18.3% |
| 2008 | 0.5921 | -41.3% |
| 2009 | 0.4911 | -17.1% |
| 2010 | 0.221 | -55.0% |
| 2011 | 0.1404 | -36.5% |
| 2012 | 0.0616 | -56.1% |
| 2013 | 0.0411 | -33.4% |
| 2014 | 0.0266 | -35.2% |
| 2015 | 0.068 | +155.4% |
| 2016 | 0.1273 | +87.2% |
| 2017 | 0.1342 | +5.4% |
| 2018 | 0.1711 | +27.4% |
| 2019 | 0.1835 | +7.2% |
| 2020 | 0.1945 | +6.0% |
| 2021 | 0.2171 | +11.6% |
| 2022 | 0.1335 | -38.5% |
| 2023 | 0.0593 | -55.6% |
| 2024 | 0.037 | -37.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.72 | 0.4911 | 14.88 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1175 | 0.0266 | 0.221 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.1283 | 0.037 | 0.2171 | 5 |
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- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -1.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.239 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 1.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.3372 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated malaria incidence in Ecuador?
- Estimated malaria incidence in Ecuador was 0.037 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Ecuador?
- The highest recorded value was 14.88 in 2001.
- What is the lowest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Ecuador?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0266 in 2014.
- How does Ecuador rank for estimated malaria incidence?
- Ecuador ranks 78th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated malaria incidence rising or falling in Ecuador?
- Over the last ten years it is up 38.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ecuador data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Estimated malaria incidence (per 1000 population at risk). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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