Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases in Peru
Peru: Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases was 6,136 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases in Peru, 2015–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in Peru is 6,136, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 76.3% on the previous year and down 51.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in Peru peaked at 15,319 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 3,198, in 2020.
That places Peru 55th out of 100 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.
Number of indigenous P. falciparum malaria cases in Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 12,569 | — |
| 2016 | 15,319 | +21.9% |
| 2017 | 13,173 | -14.0% |
| 2018 | 9,438 | -28.4% |
| 2019 | 4,716 | -50.0% |
| 2020 | 3,198 | -32.2% |
| 2021 | 3,584 | +12.1% |
| 2022 | 4,171 | +16.4% |
| 2023 | 3,481 | -16.5% |
| 2024 | 6,136 | +76.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11,043 | 4,716 | 15,319 | 5 |
| 2020s | 4,114 | 3,198 | 6,136 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Peru
- 52 Sao Tome and Principe 7,087 compare
- 53 Philippines 6,866 compare
- 54 Bangladesh 6,264 compare
- 56 Guyana 5,606 compare
- 57 Namibia 3,134 compare
- 58 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 1,447 compare
More health data for Peru
- 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 0.5045 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,235 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 782 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 4.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.0096 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 4.37 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per capita 0.0082 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in Peru?
- Number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases in Peru was 6,136 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 15,319 in 2016.
- What is the lowest number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,198 in 2020.
- How does Peru rank for number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases?
- Peru ranks 55th out of 100 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of indigenous p. falciparum malaria cases rising or falling in Peru?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Peru 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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