Estimated number of malaria cases in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Estimated number of malaria cases was 6,352 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Nicaragua, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Nicaragua recorded 6,352 Cases 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 Cases in 2020 and was at its lowest, 772 Cases, 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 | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 29,953 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 13,275 Cases | -55.7% |
| 2002 | 9,745 Cases | -26.6% |
| 2003 | 8,507 Cases | -12.7% |
| 2004 | 8,735 Cases | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 8,412 Cases | -3.7% |
| 2006 | 3,943 Cases | -53.1% |
| 2007 | 1,717 Cases | -56.5% |
| 2008 | 965 Cases | -43.8% |
| 2009 | 772 Cases | -20.0% |
| 2010 | 876 Cases | +13.5% |
| 2011 | 1,171 Cases | +33.7% |
| 2012 | 1,564 Cases | +33.6% |
| 2013 | 1,471 Cases | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 1,446 Cases | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 2,886 Cases | +99.6% |
| 2016 | 7,943 Cases | +175.2% |
| 2017 | 13,866 Cases | +74.6% |
| 2018 | 20,158 Cases | +45.4% |
| 2019 | 16,717 Cases | -17.1% |
| 2020 | 32,469 Cases | +94.2% |
| 2021 | 29,457 Cases | -9.3% |
| 2022 | 20,400 Cases | -30.7% |
| 2023 | 8,505 Cases | -58.3% |
| 2024 | 6,352 Cases | -25.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8,602 Cases | 772 Cases | 29,953 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,810 Cases | 876 Cases | 20,158 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 19,437 Cases | 6,352 Cases | 32,469 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Nicaragua?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Nicaragua was 6,352 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 Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 32,469 Cases in 2020.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 772 Cases 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 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.