Estimated number of malaria cases in Guatemala
Guatemala: Estimated number of malaria cases was 2,925 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Guatemala, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, estimated number of malaria cases in Guatemala stood at 2,925 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it 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 Cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1,240 Cases, 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 | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 63,676 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 42,680 Cases | -33.0% |
| 2002 | 42,213 Cases | -1.1% |
| 2003 | 36,810 Cases | -12.8% |
| 2004 | 34,124 Cases | -7.3% |
| 2005 | 46,748 Cases | +37.0% |
| 2006 | 36,610 Cases | -21.7% |
| 2007 | 17,992 Cases | -50.9% |
| 2008 | 8,421 Cases | -53.2% |
| 2009 | 8,285 Cases | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 9,468 Cases | +14.3% |
| 2011 | 7,968 Cases | -15.8% |
| 2012 | 6,262 Cases | -21.4% |
| 2013 | 7,283 Cases | +16.3% |
| 2014 | 5,766 Cases | -20.8% |
| 2015 | 6,482 Cases | +12.4% |
| 2016 | 5,856 Cases | -9.7% |
| 2017 | 4,829 Cases | -17.5% |
| 2018 | 3,538 Cases | -26.7% |
| 2019 | 2,425 Cases | -31.5% |
| 2020 | 1,240 Cases | -48.9% |
| 2021 | 1,273 Cases | +2.7% |
| 2022 | 1,856 Cases | +45.8% |
| 2023 | 3,046 Cases | +64.1% |
| 2024 | 2,925 Cases | -4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 33,756 Cases | 8,285 Cases | 63,676 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,988 Cases | 2,425 Cases | 9,468 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,068 Cases | 1,240 Cases | 3,046 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Guatemala?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Guatemala was 2,925 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 Guatemala?
- The highest recorded value was 63,676 Cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Guatemala?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,240 Cases 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 (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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About this data
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.