Number of deaths from malaria in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Number of deaths from malaria was 270 Deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of deaths from malaria in Afghanistan, 2000–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Deaths.
Analysis
In 2024, number of deaths from malaria in Afghanistan stood at 270 Deaths.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 33.7% on the previous year and up 77.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of deaths from malaria in Afghanistan peaked at 1,133 Deaths in 2002 and was at its lowest, 91 Deaths, in 2021.
Afghanistan ranks 45th of 109 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
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 | 965 Deaths | — |
| 2001 | 965 Deaths | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 1,133 Deaths | +17.4% |
| 2003 | 798 Deaths | -29.6% |
| 2004 | 350 Deaths | -56.1% |
| 2005 | 259 Deaths | -26.0% |
| 2006 | 222 Deaths | -14.3% |
| 2007 | 236 Deaths | +6.3% |
| 2008 | 198 Deaths | -16.1% |
| 2009 | 139 Deaths | -29.8% |
| 2010 | 165 Deaths | +18.7% |
| 2011 | 192 Deaths | +16.4% |
| 2012 | 92 Deaths | -52.1% |
| 2013 | 129 Deaths | +40.2% |
| 2014 | 152 Deaths | +17.8% |
| 2015 | 174 Deaths | +14.5% |
| 2016 | 351 Deaths | +101.7% |
| 2017 | 378 Deaths | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 292 Deaths | -22.8% |
| 2019 | 170 Deaths | -41.8% |
| 2020 | 110 Deaths | -35.3% |
| 2021 | 91 Deaths | -17.3% |
| 2022 | 131 Deaths | +44.0% |
| 2023 | 202 Deaths | +54.2% |
| 2024 | 270 Deaths | +33.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 526.5 Deaths | 139 Deaths | 1,133 Deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 209.5 Deaths | 92 Deaths | 378 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 160.8 Deaths | 91 Deaths | 270 Deaths | 5 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
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 270 Deaths in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of deaths from malaria recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 1,133 Deaths in 2002.
- What is the lowest number of deaths from malaria recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 91 Deaths in 2021.
- How does Afghanistan rank for number of deaths from malaria?
- Afghanistan ranks 45th out of 109 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of deaths from malaria rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 77.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor 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 annual number of deaths from malaria.