Estimated number of malaria cases in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Estimated number of malaria cases was 0 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Saudi Arabia, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Saudi Arabia recorded 0 Cases for estimated number of malaria cases in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is down 100.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Saudi Arabia peaked at 6,608 Cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2021.
Saudi Arabia ranks 82nd of 108 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Estimated number of malaria cases in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6,608 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 3,074 Cases | -53.5% |
| 2002 | 2,612 Cases | -15.0% |
| 2003 | 1,724 Cases | -34.0% |
| 2004 | 1,232 Cases | -28.5% |
| 2005 | 1,059 Cases | -14.0% |
| 2006 | 1,278 Cases | +20.7% |
| 2007 | 467 Cases | -63.5% |
| 2008 | 61 Cases | -86.9% |
| 2009 | 58 Cases | -4.9% |
| 2010 | 29 Cases | -50.0% |
| 2011 | 69 Cases | +137.9% |
| 2012 | 82 Cases | +18.8% |
| 2013 | 34 Cases | -58.5% |
| 2014 | 30 Cases | -11.8% |
| 2015 | 83 Cases | +176.7% |
| 2016 | 272 Cases | +227.7% |
| 2017 | 177 Cases | -34.9% |
| 2018 | 61 Cases | -65.5% |
| 2019 | 38 Cases | -37.7% |
| 2020 | 83 Cases | +118.4% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2024 | 0 Cases | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,817 Cases | 58 Cases | 6,608 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 87.5 Cases | 29 Cases | 272 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 16.6 Cases | 0 Cases | 83 Cases | 5 |
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- 82 Tajikistan 0 Cases compare
- 82 Türkiye 0 Cases compare
- 82 Turkmenistan 0 Cases compare
- 82 United Arab Emirates 0 Cases
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Saudi Arabia?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Saudi Arabia was 0 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 Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 6,608 Cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2021.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 82nd out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 100.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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.