Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases in Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases was 566 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases in Nicaragua, 2015–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in Nicaragua stood at 566.
That represents a change of down 51.9% on the previous year and up 67.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in Nicaragua peaked at 11,250 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 338, in 2015.
Nicaragua ranks 61st of 100 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 indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases in Nicaragua, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 338 | — |
| 2016 | 1,285 | +280.2% |
| 2017 | 1,836 | +42.9% |
| 2018 | 1,319 | -28.2% |
| 2019 | 2,399 | +81.9% |
| 2020 | 11,250 | +368.9% |
| 2021 | 10,454 | -7.1% |
| 2022 | 4,935 | -52.8% |
| 2023 | 1,176 | -76.2% |
| 2024 | 566 | -51.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,435 | 338 | 2,399 | 5 |
| 2020s | 5,676 | 566 | 11,250 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nicaragua
- 58 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 1,447 compare
- 59 Dominican Republic 1,203 compare
- 60 South Africa 590 compare
- 62 Iran, Islamic Republic of 537 compare
- 63 Costa Rica 232 compare
- 64 Thailand 230 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in Nicaragua?
- Number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in Nicaragua was 566 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases recorded in Nicaragua?
- The highest recorded value was 11,250 in 2020.
- What is the lowest number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases recorded in Nicaragua?
- The lowest recorded value was 338 in 2015.
- How does Nicaragua rank for number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases?
- Nicaragua ranks 61st out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases rising or falling in Nicaragua?
- Over the last ten years it is up 67.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nicaragua data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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