Estimated number of malaria cases in India
India: Estimated number of malaria cases was 2.01 million Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in India, 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 India is 2.01 million Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 11.1% on the previous year and down 74.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in India peaked at 24.18 million Cases in 2005 and was at its lowest, 1.81 million Cases, in 2023.
That places India 27th out of 108 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Estimated number of malaria cases in India, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 21.55 million Cases | — |
| 2001 | 21.79 million Cases | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 20.01 million Cases | -8.1% |
| 2003 | 21.16 million Cases | +5.7% |
| 2004 | 23.09 million Cases | +9.1% |
| 2005 | 24.18 million Cases | +4.7% |
| 2006 | 18.09 million Cases | -25.2% |
| 2007 | 16.58 million Cases | -8.3% |
| 2008 | 16.41 million Cases | -1.0% |
| 2009 | 15.85 million Cases | -3.4% |
| 2010 | 15.21 million Cases | -4.0% |
| 2011 | 12.43 million Cases | -18.3% |
| 2012 | 9.67 million Cases | -22.1% |
| 2013 | 7.57 million Cases | -21.7% |
| 2014 | 7.76 million Cases | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 7.99 million Cases | +2.9% |
| 2016 | 7.90 million Cases | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 5.86 million Cases | -25.8% |
| 2018 | 4.41 million Cases | -24.7% |
| 2019 | 3.69 million Cases | -16.3% |
| 2020 | 3.32 million Cases | -10.1% |
| 2021 | 3.30 million Cases | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 1.86 million Cases | -43.5% |
| 2023 | 1.81 million Cases | -2.9% |
| 2024 | 2.01 million Cases | +11.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19.87 million Cases | 15.85 million Cases | 24.18 million Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.25 million Cases | 3.69 million Cases | 15.21 million Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.46 million Cases | 1.81 million Cases | 3.32 million Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
- 24 South Sudan 3.03 million Cases compare
- 25 Sierra Leone 2.44 million Cases compare
- 26 Togo 2.37 million Cases compare
- 28 Central African Republic 1.83 million Cases compare
- 29 Papua New Guinea 1.61 million Cases compare
- 30 Congo 1.40 million Cases compare
More health data for India
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.4372 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,332 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 44,822 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -0.8652 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.242 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 1.18 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.3297 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in India?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in India was 2.01 million 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 India?
- The highest recorded value was 24.18 million Cases in 2005.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.81 million Cases in 2023.
- How does India rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- India ranks 27th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 74.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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.