Malaria cases reported in Venezuela
Venezuela: Malaria cases reported was 86,361 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Malaria cases reported in Venezuela, 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 Venezuela is 86,361, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 20.7% on the previous year and down 4.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, malaria cases reported in Venezuela peaked at 411,586 in 2017 and was at its lowest, 20,006, in 2001.
That places Venezuela 44th 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 Venezuela, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 29,736 | — |
| 2001 | 20,006 | -32.7% |
| 2002 | 29,491 | +47.4% |
| 2003 | 31,719 | +7.6% |
| 2004 | 46,655 | +47.1% |
| 2005 | 45,049 | -3.4% |
| 2006 | 37,062 | -17.7% |
| 2007 | 41,749 | +12.6% |
| 2008 | 32,037 | -23.3% |
| 2009 | 35,828 | +11.8% |
| 2010 | 45,155 | +26.0% |
| 2011 | 45,824 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | 52,803 | +15.2% |
| 2013 | 78,643 | +48.9% |
| 2014 | 90,708 | +15.3% |
| 2015 | 136,402 | +50.4% |
| 2016 | 240,613 | +76.4% |
| 2017 | 411,586 | +71.1% |
| 2018 | 404,924 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 398,285 | -1.6% |
| 2020 | 190,314 | -52.2% |
| 2021 | 174,409 | -8.4% |
| 2022 | 124,545 | -28.6% |
| 2023 | 108,945 | -12.5% |
| 2024 | 86,361 | -20.7% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 86,361 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 55,236, 1.6× the median. (42 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 86,361 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 2,608, 33.1× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 34,933 | 20,006 | 46,655 | 10 |
| 2010s | 190,494 | 45,155 | 411,586 | 10 |
| 2020s | 136,915 | 86,361 | 190,314 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Venezuela
- 41 Solomon Islands 105,373 compare
- 42 Gambia 104,979 compare
- 43 Guinea-Bissau 95,721 compare
- 45 Mauritania 77,369 compare
- 46 Gabon 70,895 compare
- 47 Equatorial Guinea 57,499 compare
More health data for Venezuela
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.44 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,244 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 888 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.4153 % 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 0.0356 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.4549 % 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 Venezuela?
- Malaria cases reported in Venezuela was 86,361 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 Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 411,586 in 2017.
- What is the lowest malaria cases reported recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 20,006 in 2001.
- How does Venezuela rank for malaria cases reported?
- Venezuela ranks 44th out of 107 countries with data for 2024.
- Is malaria cases reported rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela 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).