Number of deaths from malaria in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Number of deaths from malaria was 95.04 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of deaths from malaria in Afghanistan, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
In 2021, number of deaths from malaria in Afghanistan stood at 95.04 deaths.
That represents a change of down 13.6% on the previous year and down 54.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of deaths from malaria in Afghanistan peaked at 1,448 deaths in 2002 and was at its lowest, 88.81 deaths, in 2012.
That places Afghanistan 48th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of deaths from malaria in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 919.34 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 915.29 deaths | -0.4% |
| 2002 | 1,448 deaths | +58.2% |
| 2003 | 887.64 deaths | -38.7% |
| 2004 | 355.64 deaths | -59.9% |
| 2005 | 281.59 deaths | -20.8% |
| 2006 | 254.24 deaths | -9.7% |
| 2007 | 239.9 deaths | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 197.33 deaths | -17.7% |
| 2009 | 151.9 deaths | -23.0% |
| 2010 | 197.4 deaths | +30.0% |
| 2011 | 208.2 deaths | +5.5% |
| 2012 | 88.81 deaths | -57.3% |
| 2013 | 128.67 deaths | +44.9% |
| 2014 | 159.15 deaths | +23.7% |
| 2015 | 188.73 deaths | +18.6% |
| 2016 | 376.19 deaths | +99.3% |
| 2017 | 408.95 deaths | +8.7% |
| 2018 | 319.28 deaths | -21.9% |
| 2019 | 170 deaths | -46.8% |
| 2020 | 110 deaths | -35.3% |
| 2021 | 95.04 deaths | -13.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 565.13 deaths | 151.9 deaths | 1,448 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 224.54 deaths | 88.81 deaths | 408.95 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 102.52 deaths | 95.04 deaths | 110 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
- 45 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 156 deaths compare
- 46 Solomon Islands 132.58 deaths compare
- 47 Djibouti 118 deaths compare
- 49 Haiti 78.4 deaths compare
- 50 Brazil 66.84 deaths compare
- 51 South Africa 56 deaths compare
More health data for Afghanistan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.45 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 812.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 14,735 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 60-64, female, annual growth rate 4 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0081 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate 4.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.0067 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of deaths from malaria in Afghanistan?
- Number of deaths from malaria in Afghanistan was 95.04 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of deaths from malaria recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1,448 deaths in 2002.
- What is the lowest number of deaths from malaria recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 88.81 deaths in 2012.
- How does Afghanistan rank for number of deaths from malaria?
- Afghanistan ranks 48th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of deaths from malaria rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 54.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of deaths from malaria. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from malaria in both sexes.