Malaria cases reported in Iraq
Iraq: Malaria cases reported was 0 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Iraq, 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
In 2024, malaria cases reported in Iraq stood at 0. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Iraq peaked at 1,860 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2009.
Iraq ranks 81st of 107 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 465.4 | 0 | 1,860 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.5 | 0 | 5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
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- 81 Tajikistan 0 compare
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- 81 Turkey 0 compare
- 81 Turkmenistan 0 compare
- 81 United Arab Emirates 0 compare
- 81 Uzbekistan 0 compare
More health data for Iraq
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 898.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 5,830 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 2 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 2 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 419,499 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 404,017 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 426,321 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 409,679 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 432,275 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 414,521 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Iraq?
- Malaria cases reported in Iraq was 0 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 Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 1,860 in 2000.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2009.
- How does Iraq rank for malaria cases reported?
- Iraq ranks 81st out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Iraq 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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About this data
Reported cases of malaria are the number of confirmed cases of malaria (confirmed by slide examination or RDT).