Malaria cases reported in Nepal
Nepal: Malaria cases reported was 37 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Nepal, 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 Nepal is 37, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 146.7% on the previous year and down 95.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Nepal peaked at 12,750 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 15, in 2023.
That places Nepal 79th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,439 | 3,335 | 12,750 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,358 | 131 | 3,894 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38.6 | 15 | 73 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nepal
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- 81 China 0 compare
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- 81 Georgia 0 compare
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- 81 Tajikistan 0 compare
- 81 East Timor 0 compare
- 81 Turkey 0 compare
- 81 Turkmenistan 0 compare
- 81 United Arab Emirates 0 compare
- 81 Uzbekistan 0 compare
More health data for Nepal
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,326 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 955 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 257,727 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 292,665 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 264,161 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 294,479 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 270,418 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 295,028 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Nepal?
- Malaria cases reported in Nepal was 37 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 Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 12,750 in 2002.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 15 in 2023.
- How does Nepal rank for malaria cases reported?
- Nepal ranks 79th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nepal 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).