Total number of malaria cases in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Total number of malaria cases was 257,942 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Total number of malaria cases in Afghanistan, 2015–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total number of malaria cases in Afghanistan is 257,942, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 42.7% on the previous year and down 32.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total number of malaria cases in Afghanistan peaked at 436,017 in 2016 and was at its lowest, 86,370, in 2021.
That places Afghanistan 35th out of 102 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.
Total number of malaria cases in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 383,008 | — |
| 2016 | 436,017 | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 413,536 | -5.2% |
| 2018 | 299,863 | -27.5% |
| 2019 | 174,894 | -41.7% |
| 2020 | 105,445 | -39.7% |
| 2021 | 86,370 | -18.1% |
| 2022 | 125,788 | +45.6% |
| 2023 | 180,718 | +43.7% |
| 2024 | 257,942 | +42.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 341,464 | 174,894 | 436,017 | 5 |
| 2020s | 151,253 | 86,370 | 257,942 | 5 |
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- 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 50-54, male, annual growth rate 4.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per capita 0.0131 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, annual growth rate 3.98 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per capita 0.0106 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total number of malaria cases in Afghanistan?
- Total number of malaria cases in Afghanistan was 257,942 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest total number of malaria cases recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 436,017 in 2016.
- What is the lowest total number of malaria cases recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was 86,370 in 2021.
- How does Afghanistan rank for total number of malaria cases?
- Afghanistan ranks 35th out of 102 countries with data for 2024.
- Is total number of malaria cases rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 32.7%. 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, published as part of Total number of malaria cases (presumed + confirmed cases). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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