Malaria cases reported in Iran
Iran: Malaria cases reported was 2,034 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Iran, 2000–2024
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
The most recent figure for malaria cases reported in Iran is 2,034, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 19.5% on the previous year and up 468.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Iran peaked at 23,562 in 2003 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2018.
That places Iran 66th 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 Iran, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 19,716 | — |
| 2001 | 19,303 | -2.1% |
| 2002 | 15,558 | -19.4% |
| 2003 | 23,562 | +51.4% |
| 2004 | 13,821 | -41.3% |
| 2005 | 18,966 | +37.2% |
| 2006 | 15,909 | -16.1% |
| 2007 | 15,712 | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 8,349 | -46.9% |
| 2009 | 4,345 | -48.0% |
| 2010 | 1,847 | -57.5% |
| 2011 | 1,632 | -11.6% |
| 2012 | 756 | -53.7% |
| 2013 | 480 | -36.5% |
| 2014 | 358 | -25.4% |
| 2015 | 167 | -53.4% |
| 2016 | 81 | -51.5% |
| 2017 | 57 | -29.6% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 1,439 | — |
| 2023 | 2,528 | +75.7% |
| 2024 | 2,034 | -19.5% |
Iran compared with similar countries
- Iran's 2,034 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 19, 107.1× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 15,524 | 4,345 | 23,562 | 10 |
| 2010s | 537.8 | 0 | 1,847 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,200 | 0 | 2,528 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iran
More health data for Iran
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.38 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5627 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,361 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,070 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0311 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Iran?
- Malaria cases reported in Iran was 2,034 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 23,562 in 2003.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2018.
- How does Iran rank for malaria cases reported?
- Iran ranks 66th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 468.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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).