Incidence of malaria in Mexico

Mexico: Incidence of malaria was 0.1 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.1
Change on year
up 400.0%
World rank
76th
of 107 countries
All-time high
3.53
in 2000
All-time low
0.02
in 2023
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Incidence of malaria in Mexico, 2000–2024

012342000201220242000: 3.52001: 2.42002: 2.12003: 1.82004: 1.52005: 1.32006: 1.12007: 12008: 12009: 1.12010: 0.512011: 0.432012: 0.342013: 0.22014: 0.262015: 0.22016: 0.212017: 0.282018: 0.312019: 0.232020: 0.132021: 0.092022: 0.062023: 0.022024: 0.1

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, incidence of malaria in Mexico stood at 0.1.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 400.0% on the previous year and down 61.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, incidence of malaria in Mexico peaked at 3.53 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.02, in 2023.

Mexico ranks 76th of 107 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 1.69 1.01 3.53 10
2010s 0.297 0.2 0.51 10
2020s 0.08 0.02 0.13 5

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  5. 78 Cambodia 0.03 compare
  6. 79 Algeria 0 compare
  7. 79 Argentina 0 compare
  8. 79 Armenia 0 compare
  9. 79 Azerbaijan 0 compare
  10. 79 Belize 0 compare
  11. 79 Bhutan 0 compare
  12. 79 China 0 compare
  13. 79 Timor-Leste 0 compare
  14. 79 Egypt 0 compare
  15. 79 El Salvador 0 compare
  16. 79 Georgia 0 compare
  17. 79 Iraq 0 compare
  18. 79 Kazakhstan 0 compare
  19. 79 Kyrgyzstan 0 compare
  20. 79 Malaysia 0 compare
  21. 79 Morocco 0 compare
  22. 79 Nepal 0 compare
  23. 79 Oman 0 compare
  24. 79 Paraguay 0 compare
  25. 79 Saudi Arabia 0 compare
  26. 79 Sri Lanka 0 compare
  27. 79 Suriname 0 compare
  28. 79 Syrian Arab Republic 0 compare
  29. 79 Tajikistan 0 compare
  30. 79 TΓΌrkiye 0 compare
  31. 79 Turkmenistan 0 compare
  32. 79 United Arab Emirates 0 compare
  33. 79 Uzbekistan 0 compare
  34. 79 Viet Nam 0 compare

See the full ranking of 107 places β†’

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All data for Mexico β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is incidence of malaria in Mexico?
Incidence of malaria in Mexico was 0.1 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest incidence of malaria recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 3.53 in 2000.
What is the lowest incidence of malaria recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 0.02 in 2023.
How does Mexico rank for incidence of malaria?
Mexico ranks 76th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
Is incidence of malaria rising or falling in Mexico?
Over the last ten years it is down 61.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mexico data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Incidence of malaria. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Incidence of malaria
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
107 places, 2,632 data points, 2000–2024
Last refreshed