Estimated malaria incidence in India
India: Estimated malaria incidence was 1.48 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1.48
Change on year
up 10.1%
World rank
60th
of 108 countries
All-time high
22.41
in 2005
All-time low
1.34
in 2023
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Estimated malaria incidence in India, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, estimated malaria incidence in India stood at 1.48.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 10.1% on the previous year and down 76.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated malaria incidence in India peaked at 22.41 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.34, in 2023.
India ranks 60th 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 India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21.8 | — |
| 2001 | 21.63 | -0.8% |
| 2002 | 19.51 | -9.8% |
| 2003 | 20.28 | +3.9% |
| 2004 | 21.75 | +7.3% |
| 2005 | 22.41 | +3.0% |
| 2006 | 16.5 | -26.4% |
| 2007 | 14.9 | -9.7% |
| 2008 | 14.54 | -2.4% |
| 2009 | 13.84 | -4.8% |
| 2010 | 13.09 | -5.4% |
| 2011 | 10.54 | -19.5% |
| 2012 | 8.1 | -23.2% |
| 2013 | 6.26 | -22.7% |
| 2014 | 6.33 | +1.2% |
| 2015 | 6.44 | +1.7% |
| 2016 | 6.29 | -2.3% |
| 2017 | 4.61 | -26.7% |
| 2018 | 3.43 | -25.5% |
| 2019 | 2.84 | -17.2% |
| 2020 | 2.53 | -11.0% |
| 2021 | 2.5 | -1.5% |
| 2022 | 1.4 | -44.0% |
| 2023 | 1.34 | -3.8% |
| 2024 | 1.48 | +10.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 18.72 | 13.84 | 22.41 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.79 | 2.84 | 13.09 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.85 | 1.34 | 2.53 | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
- 57 Peru 3.25 compare
- 58 Indonesia 2.23 compare
- 59 Iran, Islamic Republic of 2.18 compare
- 61 French Guiana 1.44 compare
- 62 Nicaragua 1.04 compare
- 63 Bangladesh 0.8605 compare
More health data for India
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.4372 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,332 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 44,822 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -0.8652 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.242 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.3297 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated malaria incidence in India?
- Estimated malaria incidence in India was 1.48 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated malaria incidence recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 22.41 in 2005.
- What is the lowest estimated malaria incidence recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.34 in 2023.
- How does India rank for estimated malaria incidence?
- India ranks 60th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated malaria incidence rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 76.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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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