Malaria cases reported in Nigeria
Nigeria: Malaria cases reported was 21.37 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Nigeria, 2008–2024
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 Nigeria stood at 21.37 million.
The figure is down 4.9% on the previous year and up 173.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Nigeria peaked at 22.48 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 143,079, in 2008.
Nigeria ranks 2nd 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.
Malaria cases reported in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 143,079 | — |
| 2009 | 479,845 | +235.4% |
| 2010 | 551,187 | +14.9% |
| 2014 | 7.83 million | +1320.0% |
| 2015 | 7.10 million | -9.3% |
| 2016 | 12.29 million | +73.2% |
| 2017 | 11.64 million | -5.3% |
| 2018 | 13.06 million | +12.2% |
| 2019 | 17.77 million | +36.1% |
| 2020 | 16.65 million | -6.4% |
| 2021 | 19.76 million | +18.7% |
| 2022 | 21.47 million | +8.6% |
| 2023 | 22.48 million | +4.7% |
| 2024 | 21.37 million | -4.9% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 21.37 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 55,236, 387.0× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 21.37 million is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1.86 million, 11.5× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Malaria cases reported in Nigeria changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | +1320.0% | 551,187 | 7.83 million |
| 2009 | +235.4% | 143,079 | 479,845 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 311,462 | 143,079 | 479,845 | 2 |
| 2010s | 10.04 million | 551,187 | 17.77 million | 7 |
| 2020s | 20.34 million | 16.65 million | 22.48 million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 1 Democratic Republic of Congo 29.44 million compare
- 3 Mozambique 11.61 million compare
- 4 Uganda 11.18 million compare
- 5 Angola 10.64 million compare
More health data for Nigeria
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8137 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,301 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 257,921 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 14 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.14 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0711 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is malaria cases reported in Nigeria?
- Malaria cases reported in Nigeria was 21.37 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 22.48 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 143,079 in 2008.
- How does Nigeria rank for malaria cases reported?
- Nigeria ranks 2nd out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 173.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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).