Estimated number of malaria deaths in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Estimated number of malaria deaths was 270 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Estimated number of malaria deaths in Afghanistan, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated number of malaria deaths in Afghanistan is 270, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 33.7% on the previous year and up 77.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria deaths in Afghanistan peaked at 1,133 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 91, in 2021.
That places Afghanistan 45th 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 deaths in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 965 | — |
| 2001 | 965 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1,133 | +17.4% |
| 2003 | 798 | -29.6% |
| 2004 | 350 | -56.1% |
| 2005 | 259 | -26.0% |
| 2006 | 222 | -14.3% |
| 2007 | 236 | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 198 | -16.1% |
| 2009 | 139 | -29.8% |
| 2010 | 165 | +18.7% |
| 2011 | 192 | +16.4% |
| 2012 | 92 | -52.1% |
| 2013 | 129 | +40.2% |
| 2014 | 152 | +17.8% |
| 2015 | 174 | +14.5% |
| 2016 | 351 | +101.7% |
| 2017 | 378 | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 292 | -22.8% |
| 2019 | 170 | -41.8% |
| 2020 | 110 | -35.3% |
| 2021 | 91 | -17.3% |
| 2022 | 131 | +44.0% |
| 2023 | 202 | +54.2% |
| 2024 | 270 | +33.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 526.5 | 139 | 1,133 | 10 |
| 2010s | 209.5 | 92 | 378 | 10 |
| 2020s | 160.8 | 91 | 270 | 5 |
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More health data for Afghanistan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.45 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 812.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 14,735 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 2.55 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.0025 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 2.48 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per capita 0.0017 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria deaths in Afghanistan?
- Estimated number of malaria deaths in Afghanistan was 270 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria deaths recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1,133 in 2002.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria deaths recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 91 in 2021.
- How does Afghanistan rank for estimated number of malaria deaths?
- Afghanistan ranks 45th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria deaths rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Estimated number of malaria deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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