Estimated number of malaria deaths in India
India: Estimated number of malaria deaths was 3,431 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,431
Change on year
up 11.8%
World rank
28th
of 108 countries
All-time high
32,481
in 2005
All-time low
3,027
in 2022
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Estimated number of malaria deaths in India, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for estimated number of malaria deaths in India is 3,431, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 11.8% on the previous year and down 75.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, estimated number of malaria deaths in India peaked at 32,481 in 2005 and was at its lowest, 3,027, in 2022.
India ranks 28th 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 deaths in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 32,354 | — |
| 2001 | 31,114 | -3.8% |
| 2002 | 28,816 | -7.4% |
| 2003 | 29,134 | +1.1% |
| 2004 | 32,106 | +10.2% |
| 2005 | 32,481 | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 25,384 | -21.8% |
| 2007 | 24,044 | -5.3% |
| 2008 | 24,413 | +1.5% |
| 2009 | 24,580 | +0.7% |
| 2010 | 23,036 | -6.3% |
| 2011 | 18,435 | -20.0% |
| 2012 | 14,099 | -23.5% |
| 2013 | 11,546 | -18.1% |
| 2014 | 14,032 | +21.5% |
| 2015 | 14,620 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | 14,257 | -2.5% |
| 2017 | 10,225 | -28.3% |
| 2018 | 6,300 | -38.4% |
| 2019 | 5,123 | -18.7% |
| 2020 | 5,874 | +14.7% |
| 2021 | 5,760 | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 3,027 | -47.4% |
| 2023 | 3,070 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | 3,431 | +11.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28,443 | 24,044 | 32,481 | 10 |
| 2010s | 13,167 | 5,123 | 23,036 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,232 | 3,027 | 5,874 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is estimated number of malaria deaths in India?
- Estimated number of malaria deaths in India was 3,431 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest estimated number of malaria deaths recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 32,481 in 2005.
- What is the lowest estimated number of malaria deaths recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,027 in 2022.
- How does India rank for estimated number of malaria deaths?
- India ranks 28th out of 108 countries with data for 2024.
- Is estimated number of malaria deaths rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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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