Estimated malaria incidence in Iran

Iran: Estimated malaria incidence was 2.18 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2.18
Change on year
down 20.4%
World rank
59th
of 108 countries
All-time high
33.56
in 2003
All-time low
0
in 2018
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Estimated malaria incidence in Iran, 2000–2024

01020302000201220242000: 29.12001: 282002: 22.42003: 33.62004: 19.32005: 25.92006: 21.22007: 20.62008: 10.82009: 5.62010: 2.32011: 22012: 0.9332013: 0.5852014: 0.432015: 0.1982016: 0.0952017: 0.0662018: 02019: 02020: 02021: 02022: 1.62023: 2.72024: 2.2

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

Iran recorded 2.18 for estimated malaria incidence in 2024.

That represents a change of down 20.4% on the previous year and up 405.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, estimated malaria incidence in Iran peaked at 33.56 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2018.

Iran ranks 59th 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 Iran, year by year

Annual values for Estimated malaria incidence (per 1000 population at risk) in Iran, 2000 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2000 29.07
2001 28.03 -3.6%
2002 22.41 -20.1%
2003 33.56 +49.8%
2004 19.27 -42.6%
2005 25.86 +34.2%
2006 21.23 -17.9%
2007 20.63 -2.8%
2008 10.83 -47.5%
2009 5.57 -48.6%
2010 2.34 -58.0%
2011 2.04 -12.7%
2012 0.9329 -54.3%
2013 0.5846 -37.3%
2014 0.4302 -26.4%
2015 0.198 -54.0%
2016 0.0947 -52.2%
2017 0.0657 -30.6%
2018 0 -100.0%
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 1.57
2023 2.73 +73.6%
2024 2.18 -20.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 21.64 5.57 33.56 10
2010s 0.6682 0 2.34 10
2020s 1.3 0 2.73 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is estimated malaria incidence in Iran?
Estimated malaria incidence in Iran was 2.18 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Iran?
The highest recorded value was 33.56 in 2003.
What is the lowest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Iran?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2018.
How does Iran rank for estimated malaria incidence?
Iran ranks 59th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
Is estimated malaria incidence rising or falling in Iran?
Over the last ten years it is up 405.7%. 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, published as part of Estimated malaria incidence (per 1000 population at risk). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Estimated malaria incidence (per 1000 population at risk)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
116 places, 2,854 data points, 2000–2024
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