Malaria cases reported in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Malaria cases reported was 224,863 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Afghanistan, 2002–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m.
Analysis
In 2024, malaria cases reported in Afghanistan stood at 224,863.
The figure is up 29.1% on the previous year and up 111.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Afghanistan peaked at 414,611 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 52,965, in 2013.
That places Afghanistan 35th out of 107 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.
Malaria cases reported in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 414,611 | — |
| 2003 | 360,940 | -12.9% |
| 2004 | 242,022 | -32.9% |
| 2005 | 116,444 | -51.9% |
| 2006 | 86,129 | -26.0% |
| 2007 | 92,202 | +7.1% |
| 2008 | 81,574 | -11.5% |
| 2009 | 65,000 | -20.3% |
| 2010 | 69,798 | +7.4% |
| 2011 | 77,549 | +11.1% |
| 2012 | 54,840 | -29.3% |
| 2013 | 52,965 | -3.4% |
| 2014 | 106,478 | +101.0% |
| 2015 | 119,859 | +12.6% |
| 2016 | 241,233 | +101.3% |
| 2017 | 311,598 | +29.2% |
| 2018 | 243,324 | -21.9% |
| 2019 | 169,634 | -30.3% |
| 2020 | 101,170 | -40.4% |
| 2021 | 82,748 | -18.2% |
| 2022 | 121,758 | +47.1% |
| 2023 | 174,169 | +43.0% |
| 2024 | 224,863 | +29.1% |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 224,863 is below the median for low income countries, which is 2.02 million, 11% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 182,365 | 65,000 | 414,611 | 8 |
| 2010s | 144,728 | 52,965 | 311,598 | 10 |
| 2020s | 140,942 | 82,748 | 224,863 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
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)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 19 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.077 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Afghanistan?
- Malaria cases reported in Afghanistan was 224,863 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m.
- What is the highest malaria cases reported recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 414,611 in 2002.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 52,965 in 2013.
- How does Afghanistan rank for malaria cases reported?
- Afghanistan ranks 35th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 111.2%. 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 Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/ghodata/). WHO compiles data on reported cases of malaria, submitted by the national m, published as part of Malaria cases reported. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reported cases of malaria are the number of confirmed cases of malaria (confirmed by slide examination or RDT).