Estimated number of malaria cases in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands: Estimated number of malaria cases was 181,892 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Solomon Islands, 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 Solomon Islands is 181,892 Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.6% on the previous year and up 422.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Solomon Islands peaked at 337,823 Cases in 2004 and was at its lowest, 34,803 Cases, in 2014.
Solomon Islands ranks 45th 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 Solomon Islands, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 254,582 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 285,929 Cases | +12.3% |
| 2002 | 280,109 Cases | -2.0% |
| 2003 | 239,181 Cases | -14.6% |
| 2004 | 337,823 Cases | +41.2% |
| 2005 | 286,015 Cases | -15.3% |
| 2006 | 281,888 Cases | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 155,491 Cases | -44.8% |
| 2008 | 93,119 Cases | -40.1% |
| 2009 | 75,305 Cases | -19.1% |
| 2010 | 91,425 Cases | +21.4% |
| 2011 | 62,676 Cases | -31.4% |
| 2012 | 52,221 Cases | -16.7% |
| 2013 | 53,689 Cases | +2.8% |
| 2014 | 34,803 Cases | -35.2% |
| 2015 | 39,811 Cases | +14.4% |
| 2016 | 84,179 Cases | +111.4% |
| 2017 | 106,437 Cases | +26.4% |
| 2018 | 88,372 Cases | -17.0% |
| 2019 | 141,113 Cases | +59.7% |
| 2020 | 114,019 Cases | -19.2% |
| 2021 | 154,113 Cases | +35.2% |
| 2022 | 163,117 Cases | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 190,734 Cases | +16.9% |
| 2024 | 181,892 Cases | -4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 228,944 Cases | 75,305 Cases | 337,823 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 75,473 Cases | 34,803 Cases | 141,113 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 160,775 Cases | 114,019 Cases | 190,734 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Solomon Islands
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.85 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8993 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 863.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 106 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate 1.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.177 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate 1.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.1886 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Solomon Islands?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Solomon Islands was 181,892 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 Solomon Islands?
- The highest recorded value was 337,823 Cases in 2004.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Solomon Islands?
- The lowest recorded value was 34,803 Cases in 2014.
- How does Solomon Islands rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Solomon Islands ranks 45th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Solomon Islands?
- Over the last ten years it is up 422.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Solomon Islands 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.