Malaria cases reported in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Malaria cases reported was 910,747 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Papua New Guinea, 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 Papua New Guinea is 910,747, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is up 8.5% on the previous year and up 190.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Papua New Guinea peaked at 910,747 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 72,620, in 2003.
That places Papua New Guinea 27th out of 107 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Malaria cases reported in Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 79,839 | — |
| 2001 | 94,484 | +18.3% |
| 2002 | 75,748 | -19.8% |
| 2003 | 72,620 | -4.1% |
| 2004 | 91,055 | +25.4% |
| 2005 | 92,957 | +2.1% |
| 2006 | 93,938 | +1.1% |
| 2007 | 86,955 | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 84,452 | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 77,758 | -7.9% |
| 2010 | 93,956 | +20.8% |
| 2011 | 84,060 | -10.5% |
| 2012 | 150,195 | +78.7% |
| 2013 | 316,125 | +110.5% |
| 2014 | 314,036 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 346,431 | +10.3% |
| 2016 | 534,819 | +54.4% |
| 2017 | 488,878 | -8.6% |
| 2018 | 516,249 | +5.6% |
| 2019 | 646,648 | +25.3% |
| 2020 | 750,254 | +16.0% |
| 2021 | 651,963 | -13.1% |
| 2022 | 899,510 | +38.0% |
| 2023 | 839,537 | -6.7% |
| 2024 | 910,747 | +8.5% |
Papua New Guinea compared with similar countries
- Papua New Guinea's 910,747 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 55,236, 16.5× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Papua New Guinea's 910,747 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,579, 576.8× the median. (15 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 84,981 | 72,620 | 94,484 | 10 |
| 2010s | 349,140 | 84,060 | 646,648 | 10 |
| 2020s | 810,402 | 651,963 | 910,747 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Papua New Guinea
More health data for Papua New Guinea
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.77 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3741 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,127 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,501 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2023)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.27 % 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 0.0555 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.2621 % 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 Papua New Guinea?
- Malaria cases reported in Papua New Guinea was 910,747 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 Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 910,747 in 2024.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 72,620 in 2003.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for malaria cases reported?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 27th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 190.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea 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).