Estimated number of malaria cases in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Estimated number of malaria cases was 584,876 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Afghanistan, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated number of malaria cases in Afghanistan is 584,876 Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 37.8% on the previous year and up 83.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Afghanistan peaked at 1.38 million Cases in 2002 and was at its lowest, 193,232 Cases, in 2021.
That places Afghanistan 38th 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 Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.31 million Cases | — |
| 2001 | 1.31 million Cases | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1.38 million Cases | +5.3% |
| 2003 | 1.24 million Cases | -10.1% |
| 2004 | 716,954 Cases | -42.3% |
| 2005 | 535,477 Cases | -25.3% |
| 2006 | 418,216 Cases | -21.9% |
| 2007 | 452,626 Cases | +8.2% |
| 2008 | 402,909 Cases | -11.0% |
| 2009 | 274,981 Cases | -31.8% |
| 2010 | 292,015 Cases | +6.2% |
| 2011 | 362,319 Cases | +24.1% |
| 2012 | 220,653 Cases | -39.1% |
| 2013 | 279,634 Cases | +26.7% |
| 2014 | 319,142 Cases | +14.1% |
| 2015 | 368,235 Cases | +15.4% |
| 2016 | 733,205 Cases | +99.1% |
| 2017 | 798,871 Cases | +9.0% |
| 2018 | 633,500 Cases | -20.7% |
| 2019 | 413,480 Cases | -34.7% |
| 2020 | 253,150 Cases | -38.8% |
| 2021 | 193,232 Cases | -23.7% |
| 2022 | 287,835 Cases | +49.0% |
| 2023 | 424,307 Cases | +47.4% |
| 2024 | 584,876 Cases | +37.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 805,292 Cases | 274,981 Cases | 1.38 million Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 442,105 Cases | 220,653 Cases | 798,871 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 348,680 Cases | 193,232 Cases | 584,876 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Afghanistan?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Afghanistan was 584,876 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1.38 million Cases in 2002.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 193,232 Cases in 2021.
- How does Afghanistan rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Afghanistan ranks 38th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 83.3%. 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 (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Estimated number of malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The World Health Organization publishes estimates of the total number of malaria cases, based on confirmed and suspected cases submitted by national programs, and taking underreporting into account.