Estimated number of malaria cases in Mexico
Mexico: Estimated number of malaria cases was 266 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Mexico, 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 Mexico is 266 Cases, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 504.5% on the previous year and down 59.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Mexico peaked at 7,391 Cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 44 Cases, in 2023.
Mexico ranks 75th 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 Mexico, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7,391 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 4,996 Cases | -32.4% |
| 2002 | 4,624 Cases | -7.4% |
| 2003 | 3,819 Cases | -17.4% |
| 2004 | 3,406 Cases | -10.8% |
| 2005 | 2,967 Cases | -12.9% |
| 2006 | 2,514 Cases | -15.3% |
| 2007 | 2,361 Cases | -6.1% |
| 2008 | 2,357 Cases | -0.2% |
| 2009 | 2,703 Cases | +14.7% |
| 2010 | 1,226 Cases | -54.6% |
| 2011 | 1,039 Cases | -15.3% |
| 2012 | 833 Cases | -19.8% |
| 2013 | 495 Cases | -40.6% |
| 2014 | 656 Cases | +32.5% |
| 2015 | 517 Cases | -21.2% |
| 2016 | 551 Cases | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 736 Cases | +33.6% |
| 2018 | 813 Cases | +10.5% |
| 2019 | 619 Cases | -23.9% |
| 2020 | 356 Cases | -42.5% |
| 2021 | 242 Cases | -32.0% |
| 2022 | 160 Cases | -33.9% |
| 2023 | 44 Cases | -72.5% |
| 2024 | 266 Cases | +504.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,714 Cases | 2,357 Cases | 7,391 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 748.5 Cases | 495 Cases | 1,226 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 213.6 Cases | 44 Cases | 356 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Mexico?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Mexico was 266 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 Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 7,391 Cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 44 Cases in 2023.
- How does Mexico rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Mexico ranks 75th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 59.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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.