Number of deaths from malaria in Pakistan
Pakistan: Number of deaths from malaria was 460.02 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Number of deaths from malaria in Pakistan, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of deaths from malaria in Pakistan is 460.02 deaths, measured in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.3% on the previous year and down 83.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of deaths from malaria in Pakistan peaked at 2,725 deaths in 2011 and was at its lowest, 454 deaths, in 2020.
That places Pakistan 42nd 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 Pakistan, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 989.01 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 1,481 deaths | +49.7% |
| 2002 | 1,295 deaths | -12.5% |
| 2003 | 1,524 deaths | +17.6% |
| 2004 | 866.24 deaths | -43.2% |
| 2005 | 923 deaths | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 881.99 deaths | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 879 deaths | -0.3% |
| 2008 | 679.01 deaths | -22.8% |
| 2009 | 999.99 deaths | +47.3% |
| 2010 | 2,464 deaths | +146.4% |
| 2011 | 2,725 deaths | +10.6% |
| 2012 | 1,703 deaths | -37.5% |
| 2013 | 1,876 deaths | +10.2% |
| 2014 | 725.01 deaths | -61.4% |
| 2015 | 765.01 deaths | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 844 deaths | +10.3% |
| 2017 | 641 deaths | -24.1% |
| 2018 | 510.99 deaths | -20.3% |
| 2019 | 543.98 deaths | +6.5% |
| 2020 | 454 deaths | -16.5% |
| 2021 | 460.02 deaths | +1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,052 deaths | 679.01 deaths | 1,524 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,280 deaths | 510.99 deaths | 2,725 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 457.01 deaths | 454 deaths | 460.02 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Pakistan
More health data for Pakistan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.14 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8219 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 944.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 55,286 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 60-64, female, annual growth rate 2.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0125 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate 1.95 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.0119 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of deaths from malaria in Pakistan?
- Number of deaths from malaria in Pakistan was 460.02 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 Pakistan?
- The highest recorded value was 2,725 deaths in 2011.
- What is the lowest number of deaths from malaria recorded in Pakistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 454 deaths in 2020.
- How does Pakistan rank for number of deaths from malaria?
- Pakistan ranks 42nd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is number of deaths from malaria rising or falling in Pakistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Pakistan 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.