Estimated number of malaria cases in Honduras
Honduras: Estimated number of malaria cases was 2,292 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Honduras, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Honduras recorded 2,292 Cases for estimated number of malaria cases in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 11.5% on the previous year and down 50.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Honduras peaked at 51,498 Cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 455 Cases, in 2019.
Honduras ranks 66th of 108 countries on this measure, 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 Honduras, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 51,498 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 35,405 Cases | -31.2% |
| 2002 | 25,251 Cases | -28.7% |
| 2003 | 20,706 Cases | -18.0% |
| 2004 | 25,353 Cases | +22.4% |
| 2005 | 23,468 Cases | -7.4% |
| 2006 | 17,218 Cases | -26.6% |
| 2007 | 14,962 Cases | -13.1% |
| 2008 | 11,741 Cases | -21.5% |
| 2009 | 12,900 Cases | +9.9% |
| 2010 | 13,308 Cases | +3.2% |
| 2011 | 10,269 Cases | -22.8% |
| 2012 | 8,706 Cases | -15.2% |
| 2013 | 7,274 Cases | -16.4% |
| 2014 | 4,594 Cases | -36.8% |
| 2015 | 4,850 Cases | +5.6% |
| 2016 | 5,602 Cases | +15.5% |
| 2017 | 1,747 Cases | -68.8% |
| 2018 | 949 Cases | -45.7% |
| 2019 | 455 Cases | -52.1% |
| 2020 | 1,125 Cases | +147.3% |
| 2021 | 1,524 Cases | +35.5% |
| 2022 | 3,534 Cases | +131.9% |
| 2023 | 2,589 Cases | -26.7% |
| 2024 | 2,292 Cases | -11.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 23,850 Cases | 11,741 Cases | 51,498 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,775 Cases | 455 Cases | 13,308 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,213 Cases | 1,125 Cases | 3,534 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Honduras
- 63 North Korea 5,233 Cases compare
- 64 Vanuatu 4,014 Cases compare
- 65 Guatemala 2,925 Cases compare
- 67 Iran 2,034 Cases compare
- 68 Dominican Republic 1,203 Cases compare
- 69 South Africa 735 Cases compare
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- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1478 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate 0.4692 % 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 0.1549 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Honduras?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Honduras was 2,292 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 Honduras?
- The highest recorded value was 51,498 Cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Honduras?
- The lowest recorded value was 455 Cases in 2019.
- How does Honduras rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Honduras ranks 66th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Honduras?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Honduras 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.