Estimated number of malaria cases in Vanuatu
Vanuatu: Estimated number of malaria cases was 4,014 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria cases in Vanuatu, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Vanuatu recorded 4,014 Cases for estimated number of malaria cases in 2024.
The figure is down 30.2% on the previous year and up 55.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria cases in Vanuatu peaked at 42,687 Cases in 2003 and was at its lowest, 738 Cases, in 2021.
That places Vanuatu 64th out of 108 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 Vanuatu, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 23,167 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 18,702 Cases | -19.3% |
| 2002 | 36,655 Cases | +96.0% |
| 2003 | 42,687 Cases | +16.5% |
| 2004 | 30,560 Cases | -28.4% |
| 2005 | 25,624 Cases | -16.2% |
| 2006 | 22,943 Cases | -10.5% |
| 2007 | 27,312 Cases | +19.0% |
| 2008 | 26,771 Cases | -2.0% |
| 2009 | 14,887 Cases | -44.4% |
| 2010 | 20,972 Cases | +40.9% |
| 2011 | 11,631 Cases | -44.5% |
| 2012 | 8,557 Cases | -26.4% |
| 2013 | 5,539 Cases | -35.3% |
| 2014 | 2,579 Cases | -53.4% |
| 2015 | 877 Cases | -66.0% |
| 2016 | 4,643 Cases | +429.4% |
| 2017 | 2,585 Cases | -44.3% |
| 2018 | 1,367 Cases | -47.1% |
| 2019 | 1,262 Cases | -7.7% |
| 2020 | 1,130 Cases | -10.5% |
| 2021 | 738 Cases | -34.7% |
| 2022 | 2,700 Cases | +265.9% |
| 2023 | 5,748 Cases | +112.9% |
| 2024 | 4,014 Cases | -30.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26,931 Cases | 14,887 Cases | 42,687 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 6,001 Cases | 877 Cases | 20,972 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,866 Cases | 738 Cases | 5,748 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Vanuatu
- 61 Sao Tome and Principe 7,087 Cases compare
- 62 Nicaragua 6,352 Cases compare
- 63 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 5,233 Cases compare
- 65 Guatemala 2,925 Cases compare
- 66 Honduras 2,292 Cases compare
- 67 Iran, Islamic Republic of 2,034 Cases compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.22 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8846 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 695.7 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 44 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, annual growth rate 5.97 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per capita 0.0226 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, annual growth rate 2.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per capita 0.0212 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria cases in Vanuatu?
- Estimated number of malaria cases in Vanuatu was 4,014 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 Vanuatu?
- The highest recorded value was 42,687 Cases in 2003.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria cases recorded in Vanuatu?
- The lowest recorded value was 738 Cases in 2021.
- How does Vanuatu rank for estimated number of malaria cases?
- Vanuatu ranks 64th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria cases rising or falling in Vanuatu?
- Over the last ten years it is up 55.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Vanuatu 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.