Malaria cases reported in Niger
Niger: Malaria cases reported was 6.67 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Niger, 2003–2024
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 Niger is 6.67 million, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is up 59.4% on the previous year and up 68.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Niger peaked at 6.67 million in 2024 and was at its lowest, 48,568, in 2006.
Niger ranks 10th of 107 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
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 | 217,941 | 48,568 | 682,685 | 7 |
| 2010s | 2.62 million | 642,774 | 4.26 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.85 million | 4.04 million | 6.67 million | 5 |
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More health data for Niger
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 887.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 22,995 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 259 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 259 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 229,629 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 221,206 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 240,294 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 231,501 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 251,401 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 242,059 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Niger?
- Malaria cases reported in Niger was 6.67 million 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 Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 6.67 million in 2024.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 48,568 in 2006.
- How does Niger rank for malaria cases reported?
- Niger ranks 10th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 68.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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).