Estimated malaria incidence in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Estimated malaria incidence was 1.04 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated malaria incidence in Nicaragua, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated malaria incidence in Nicaragua is 1.04, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 26.3% on the previous year and up 285.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated malaria incidence in Nicaragua peaked at 6.78 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.1551, in 2009.
That places Nicaragua 62nd out of 108 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.
Estimated malaria incidence in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6.78 | — |
| 2001 | 2.96 | -56.2% |
| 2002 | 2.15 | -27.5% |
| 2003 | 1.86 | -13.7% |
| 2004 | 1.88 | +1.5% |
| 2005 | 1.79 | -4.9% |
| 2006 | 0.8269 | -53.8% |
| 2007 | 0.3549 | -57.1% |
| 2008 | 0.1966 | -44.6% |
| 2009 | 0.1551 | -21.1% |
| 2010 | 0.1735 | +11.9% |
| 2011 | 0.2287 | +31.8% |
| 2012 | 0.3012 | +31.7% |
| 2013 | 0.2794 | -7.2% |
| 2014 | 0.2709 | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 0.5333 | +96.9% |
| 2016 | 1.45 | +171.5% |
| 2017 | 2.49 | +72.3% |
| 2018 | 3.58 | +43.5% |
| 2019 | 2.93 | -18.1% |
| 2020 | 5.62 | +91.8% |
| 2021 | 5.04 | -10.4% |
| 2022 | 3.44 | -31.6% |
| 2023 | 1.42 | -58.9% |
| 2024 | 1.04 | -26.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.9 | 0.1551 | 6.78 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.22 | 0.1735 | 3.58 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.31 | 1.04 | 5.62 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated malaria incidence in Nicaragua?
- Estimated malaria incidence in Nicaragua was 1.04 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 6.78 in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated malaria incidence recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1551 in 2009.
- How does Nicaragua rank for estimated malaria incidence?
- Nicaragua ranks 62nd out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated malaria incidence rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 285.3%. 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, published as part of Estimated malaria incidence (per 1000 population at risk). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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