Estimated number of malaria cases in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Estimated number of malaria cases was 6,352 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
6,352
Change on year
down 25.3%
World rank
62nd
of 109 countries
All-time high
32,469
in 2020
All-time low
772
in 2009
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Estimated number of malaria cases in Nicaragua, 2000–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 6,352 for estimated number of malaria cases in 2024.
That represents a change of down 25.3% on the previous year and up 339.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Nicaragua peaked at 32,469 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 772, in 2009.
That places Nicaragua 62nd out of 109 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 Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 29,953 | — |
| 2001 | 13,275 | -55.7% |
| 2002 | 9,745 | -26.6% |
| 2003 | 8,507 | -12.7% |
| 2004 | 8,735 | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 8,412 | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 3,943 | -53.1% |
| 2007 | 1,717 | -56.5% |
| 2008 | 965 | -43.8% |
| 2009 | 772 | -20.0% |
| 2010 | 876 | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 1,171 | +33.7% |
| 2012 | 1,564 | +33.6% |
| 2013 | 1,471 | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 1,446 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 2,886 | +99.6% |
| 2016 | 7,943 | +175.2% |
| 2017 | 13,866 | +74.6% |
| 2018 | 20,158 | +45.4% |
| 2019 | 16,717 | -17.1% |
| 2020 | 32,469 | +94.2% |
| 2021 | 29,457 | -9.3% |
| 2022 | 20,400 | -30.7% |
| 2023 | 8,505 | -58.3% |
| 2024 | 6,352 | -25.3% |
Nicaragua compared with similar countries
- Nicaragua's 6,352 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 101,037, 6% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Nicaragua's 6,352 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2,608, 2.4× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,602 | 772 | 29,953 | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,810 | 876 | 20,158 | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,437 | 6,352 | 32,469 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
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- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3497 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0458 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.323 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0473 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Nicaragua?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Nicaragua was 6,352 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 32,469 in 2020.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 772 in 2009.
- How does Nicaragua rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Nicaragua ranks 62nd out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 339.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from 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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