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.
Malaria cases reported in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7,981 | — |
| 2001 | 6,396 | -19.9% |
| 2002 | 12,750 | +99.3% |
| 2003 | 9,506 | -25.4% |
| 2004 | 4,895 | -48.5% |
| 2005 | 5,050 | +3.2% |
| 2006 | 4,969 | -1.6% |
| 2007 | 5,621 | +13.1% |
| 2008 | 3,888 | -30.8% |
| 2009 | 3,335 | -14.2% |
| 2010 | 3,894 | +16.8% |
| 2011 | 2,335 | -40.0% |
| 2012 | 2,204 | -5.6% |
| 2013 | 1,974 | -10.4% |
| 2014 | 832 | -57.9% |
| 2015 | 591 | -29.0% |
| 2016 | 507 | -14.2% |
| 2017 | 623 | +22.9% |
| 2018 | 493 | -20.9% |
| 2019 | 131 | -73.4% |
| 2020 | 73 | -44.3% |
| 2021 | 32 | -56.2% |
| 2022 | 36 | +12.5% |
| 2023 | 15 | -58.3% |
| 2024 | 37 | +146.7% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 37 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 55,236, 0% of the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 37 is above the median for South Asia, which is 37, 1.0× the median. (5 countries reporting)
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 |
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- 81 United Arab Emirates 0
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More health data for Nepal
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.95 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8518 % change on previous year (2090)
- 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)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 3 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.17 % 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 0.0451 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.11 % 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 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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Reported cases of malaria are the number of confirmed cases of malaria (confirmed by slide examination or RDT).