Estimated malaria mortality rate in Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Estimated malaria mortality rate was 0.82 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.82
Change on year
up 29.9%
World rank
50th
of 108 countries
All-time high
6.86
in 2002
All-time low
0.2947
in 2021
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Estimated malaria mortality rate in Afghanistan, 2000–2024

02462000201220242000: 6.22001: 6.22002: 6.92003: 4.52004: 1.92005: 1.42006: 1.12007: 1.22008: 0.9682009: 0.6552010: 0.7562011: 0.8472012: 0.392013: 0.5282014: 0.62015: 0.6662016: 1.32017: 1.42018: 12019: 0.5822020: 0.3652021: 0.2952022: 0.4182023: 0.6312024: 0.82

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for estimated malaria mortality rate in Afghanistan is 0.82, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 29.9% on the previous year and up 36.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, estimated malaria mortality rate in Afghanistan peaked at 6.86 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0.2947, in 2021.

That places Afghanistan 50th 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 mortality rate in Afghanistan, year by year

Annual values for Estimated malaria mortality rate (per 100 000 population) in Afghanistan, 2000 to 2024.
Year Value Change
2000 6.21
2001 6.16 -0.8%
2002 6.86 +11.4%
2003 4.55 -33.8%
2004 1.92 -57.7%
2005 1.37 -28.6%
2006 1.13 -17.7%
2007 1.18 +4.3%
2008 0.9684 -17.9%
2009 0.6555 -32.3%
2010 0.7556 +15.3%
2011 0.8474 +12.1%
2012 0.3899 -54.0%
2013 0.5284 +35.5%
2014 0.6004 +13.6%
2015 0.6661 +11.0%
2016 1.31 +96.7%
2017 1.37 +4.7%
2018 1.03 -25.0%
2019 0.5816 -43.5%
2020 0.3647 -37.3%
2021 0.2947 -19.2%
2022 0.4181 +41.9%
2023 0.6311 +50.9%
2024 0.82 +29.9%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.1 0.6555 6.86 10
2010s 0.8081 0.3899 1.37 10
2020s 0.5057 0.2947 0.82 5

Countries ranked near Afghanistan

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  2. 48 Pakistan 1.23 compare
  3. 49 Myanmar 0.8635 compare
  4. 51 Venezuela 0.8097 compare
  5. 52 Sao Tome and Principe 0.4246 compare
  6. 53 Indonesia 0.4014 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is estimated malaria mortality rate in Afghanistan?
Estimated malaria mortality rate in Afghanistan was 0.82 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest estimated malaria mortality rate recorded in Afghanistan?
The highest recorded value was 6.86 in 2002.
What is the lowest estimated malaria mortality rate recorded in Afghanistan?
The lowest recorded value was 0.2947 in 2021.
How does Afghanistan rank for estimated malaria mortality rate?
Afghanistan ranks 50th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
Is estimated malaria mortality rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
Over the last ten years it is up 36.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Estimated malaria mortality rate (per 100 000 population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Estimated malaria mortality rate (per 100 000 population)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
116 places, 2,833 data points, 2000–2024
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