Estimated number of malaria cases in Guatemala
Guatemala: Estimated number of malaria cases was 2,925 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Guatemala, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated number of malaria cases in Guatemala is 2,925, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 4.0% on the previous year and down 49.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Guatemala peaked at 63,676 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1,240, in 2020.
That places Guatemala 65th 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 number of malaria cases in Guatemala, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 63,676 | — |
| 2001 | 42,680 | -33.0% |
| 2002 | 42,213 | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 36,810 | -12.8% |
| 2004 | 34,124 | -7.3% |
| 2005 | 46,748 | +37.0% |
| 2006 | 36,610 | -21.7% |
| 2007 | 17,992 | -50.9% |
| 2008 | 8,421 | -53.2% |
| 2009 | 8,285 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 9,468 | +14.3% |
| 2011 | 7,968 | -15.8% |
| 2012 | 6,262 | -21.4% |
| 2013 | 7,283 | +16.3% |
| 2014 | 5,766 | -20.8% |
| 2015 | 6,482 | +12.4% |
| 2016 | 5,856 | -9.7% |
| 2017 | 4,829 | -17.5% |
| 2018 | 3,538 | -26.7% |
| 2019 | 2,425 | -31.5% |
| 2020 | 1,240 | -48.9% |
| 2021 | 1,273 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 1,856 | +45.8% |
| 2023 | 3,046 | +64.1% |
| 2024 | 2,925 | -4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33,756 | 8,285 | 63,676 | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,988 | 2,425 | 9,468 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,068 | 1,240 | 3,046 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Guatemala
- 62 Nicaragua 6,352 compare
- 63 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 5,233 compare
- 64 Vanuatu 4,014 compare
- 66 Honduras 2,292 compare
- 67 Iran, Islamic Republic of 2,034 compare
- 68 Dominican Republic 1,203 compare
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- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -0.2725 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1528 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -0.2139 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.1575 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Guatemala?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Guatemala was 2,925 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 63,676 in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,240 in 2020.
- How does Guatemala rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Guatemala ranks 65th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Guatemala?
- Over the last ten years it is down 49.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guatemala data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Estimated number of malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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