Estimated number of malaria cases in Pakistan
Pakistan: Estimated number of malaria cases was 3.15 million Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Pakistan, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, estimated number of malaria cases in Pakistan stood at 3.15 million Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 26.4% on the previous year and up 217.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Pakistan peaked at 4.28 million Cases in 2023 and was at its lowest, 505,836 Cases, in 2021.
That places Pakistan 23rd 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 926,494 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 1.04 million Cases | +12.0% |
| 2002 | 966,325 Cases | -6.9% |
| 2003 | 924,733 Cases | -4.3% |
| 2004 | 683,580 Cases | -26.1% |
| 2005 | 845,170 Cases | +23.6% |
| 2006 | 851,104 Cases | +0.7% |
| 2007 | 835,398 Cases | -1.8% |
| 2008 | 763,800 Cases | -8.6% |
| 2009 | 1.02 million Cases | +33.0% |
| 2010 | 1.45 million Cases | +42.3% |
| 2011 | 1.91 million Cases | +31.8% |
| 2012 | 1.65 million Cases | -13.3% |
| 2013 | 1.38 million Cases | -16.4% |
| 2014 | 994,600 Cases | -28.0% |
| 2015 | 1.00 million Cases | +0.6% |
| 2016 | 1.02 million Cases | +1.7% |
| 2017 | 819,944 Cases | -19.4% |
| 2018 | 705,529 Cases | -14.0% |
| 2019 | 640,475 Cases | -9.2% |
| 2020 | 542,938 Cases | -15.2% |
| 2021 | 505,836 Cases | -6.8% |
| 2022 | 2.66 million Cases | +425.0% |
| 2023 | 4.28 million Cases | +61.3% |
| 2024 | 3.15 million Cases | -26.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 885,006 Cases | 683,580 Cases | 1.04 million Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.16 million Cases | 640,475 Cases | 1.91 million Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.23 million Cases | 505,836 Cases | 4.28 million Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Pakistan?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Pakistan was 3.15 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 4.28 million Cases in 2023.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 505,836 Cases in 2021.
- How does Pakistan rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Pakistan ranks 23rd out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 217.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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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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.